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Economic Update 12-1-2025 On a short holiday week, economic data included gains in retail sales and durable goods orders, as well as higher producer price readings, decelerating home prices, and continued weak consumer confidence. However, the recent government reopening meant … Continue reading →

Economic Update 11-24-2025 Economic data began to slowly flow again, following the record-long government shutdown, although scheduling remains delayed for a variety of releases. Last week’s highlights included the employment situation report for September coming in a bit stronger than … Continue reading →

Economic Update 11-17-2025 Economic data remained sparce last week, but as the federal government shutdown ended, coming weeks should see a more normal report flow. Equities were mixed, with foreign stocks seeing gains, offset by declines in U.S. large cap … Continue reading →

Economic Update 11-03-2025 Economic data from the U.S. government remained on hold, while private sources showed housing prices flattening, and continued challenged consumer sentiment. The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter-percent, as markets already expected. Equities were mixed … Continue reading →

Economic Update 10-06-2025 Economic data included an improvement in the ISM manufacturing report, although it stayed in contraction, while ISM services fell to neutral. Several reports weren’t published because of the Federal government shutdown, including the closely-watched employment situation report. … Continue reading →

Economic Update 10-06-2025 Economic data included an improvement in the ISM manufacturing report, although it stayed in contraction, while ISM services fell to neutral. Several reports weren’t published because of the Federal government shutdown, including the closely-watched employment situation report. … Continue reading →