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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 – 5-11-2026

Posted on May 11, 2026 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 5-11-2026 Economic data included the April employment situation report coming in more strongly than expected, in addition to improvements in new home sales. On the other hand, ISM services and JOLTS job openings fell back, and consumer sentiment … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update – 5-4-2026

Posted on May 4, 2026 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 5-04-2026 Economic data for the week included the Federal Reserve keeping policy interest rates on hold, as expected. U.S. GDP for the first quarter grew in line with trend for Q1, in addition to gains in durable goods, … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update – 4-27-2026

Posted on April 27, 2026 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 4-27-2026 Economic data included gains in retail sales, as well as improvements in S&P Global PMI data for manufacturing and services. These offset further declines in consumer confidence. Equities were mixed in the U.S. and emerging markets last … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update – 4-20-2026

Posted on April 20, 2026 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 4-20-2026 Economic data included producer prices rising at a faster clip than expected, and declines in industrial production and existing home sales. Equities earned positive returns globally as the easing of Middle East tensions elevated investor moods. Bonds … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update – 3-30-2026

Posted on March 30, 2026 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 3-30-2026 Economic data for the week included a slight gain in manufacturing PMI, but a minor decline in services PMI, although both remained in expansionary mode. Construction spending also fell back, as did consumer sentiment. Equities were mixed … 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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Weekly Economic Update – 3-02-2026

Posted on March 2, 2026 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 3-02-2026 Economic data for the week included a stronger-than-expected report for producer price inflation, moderate gains in housing prices and construction spending, as well as some improvement in consumer confidence. Equities were mixed, showing weakness in the U.S., … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update – February 17, 2026

Posted on February 20, 2026 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 2-17-2026 Economic data for the week included a strong January jobs report, albeit with methodological nuances, flattish retail sales, and weaker weather-impacted existing home sales. Consumer inflation came in cooler than expected, mostly due to lower energy prices. … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update – 2-9-2026

Posted on February 9, 2026 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 2-9-2026 Economic data for the week included ISM manufacturing moving back into expansion, ISM services staying in expansion, some improvement in consumer sentiment, but weaker job openings and claims data. Another partial government shutdown paused the release of … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update – 2-2-2026

Posted on February 2, 2026 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 2-2-2026 Economic news for the week included the Fed keeping policy short-term interest rates steady. On the positive side, durable orders rose, as did housing prices to a lesser degree, while consumer confidence fell back sharply and producer … Continue reading →

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