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Weekly Economic Update – 9-29-2025

Posted on September 29, 2025 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 9-29-2025 Economic data included a revision higher for Q2 U.S. economic growth, as well as strength in durable goods orders and new home sales. Jobless claims have stabilized after a few unusual weeks, including some fraudulent activity. Consumer … Continue reading →

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Fed Note – 9-17-2025

Posted on September 17, 2025 by LSAConnect

At the September meeting, the U.S. Federal Reserve Open Market Committee voted to reduce the Fed funds rate by -0.25% to a range of 4.00-4.25%. This was not without some outside drama, though, as the committee vote was the first … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update – 7-21-2025

Posted on July 21, 2025 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 7-21-2025 Economic data included gains in industrial production, retail sales, housing starts, and consumer sentiment. Inflation came in a bit higher than expected on the consumer side, surpassing the minimal change in producer inflation. Equities were mixed globally, … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update – 3-05-2024

Posted on March 5, 2024 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 3-05-2024

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Chart of the Week: Active Management vs Passive Management during Market Corrections

Posted on September 9, 2015 by LSAConnect

Hartford Funds recently released an analysis comparing the average performance of active management versus that of passive management during each period the market corrected in the past 30 years.1 Hartford removed any index or enhanced index funds from the Morningstar … Continue reading →

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