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Weekly Economic Update – 7-27-2026

Posted on July 27, 2026 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 7-27-2026 In a light week for economic data, S&P services PMI continued to increase, while manufacturing data flattened out, although both remained plagued by higher inflation. New home sales reversed course and rose, although to a minimal degree. … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update – 6-22-2026

Posted on June 22, 2026 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 6-22-2026 On a holiday-shortened week, economic data included the Federal Reserve holding interest rates steady, gains in retail sales and industrial production, while housing starts and homebuilder sentiment deteriorated. Equities rose globally in response to the U.S.-Iran preliminary … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update – 5-26-2026

Posted on May 26, 2026 by LSAConnect

Economic data included mixed results for manufacturing and services PMI surveys, coupled with a drop in housing starts and further declines in consumer sentiment. Equities saw gains around the world, with hopes for progress in the Middle East conflict, as … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update – 5-18-2026

Posted on May 18, 2026 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 5-18-2026 Economic data included gains in industrial production and retail sales, while consumer and producer price inflation moved higher along with recent higher oil prices. Equities ended flattish to lower in the U.S., and negative in international markets, … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update – 4-13-2026

Posted on April 13, 2026 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 4-13-2026 Economic data from the week included U.S. GDP for Q4 being revised down further, mixed personal income/spending, consumer price inflation rising sharply due to oil prices, and weaker consumer sentiment. Equities recovered sharply last week, with the … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update – 4-6-2026

Posted on April 6, 2026 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 4-06-2026 During a short market week due to Good Friday, economic data included improvements in manufacturing and retail sales, continued decelerating home prices, while the employment situation report for March surprised on the upside. Equities ended sharply higher … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update – 3-16-2026

Posted on March 16, 2026 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 3-16-2026 Economic data for the week included consumer price inflation coming in moderate to slightly higher. Housing data improved, with gains in both existing home sales and housing starts. However, prior quarter GDP was revised down sharply, to … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update – 3-09-2026

Posted on March 9, 2026 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 3-09-2026 Economic data for the week included improvements in manufacturing and services surveys, flattish retail sales, and disappointing nonfarm payrolls. Several of these were influenced by weather and idiosyncratic factors. Equities fell back strongly across the globe, more … Continue reading →

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