Economic Update 10-5-2020
- Economic data for the week included the final GDP release for Q2, which was little changed. Manufacturing and construction continued to show general expansion trends, although month-to-month data remains mixed. Housing metrics and prices continue to show strength. The monthly employment situation report was positive, but not as strong as expected.
- Global equity markets earned positive returns last week, with signs of continued economic improvement as well as ongoing hope for additional stimulus—despite resurgent and persistent Covid infection counts. U.S. bonds were mixed as rates ticked higher, while foreign bonds were helped by a weaker dollar. Commodities fell as crude oil prices continued to be challenged by difficult supply/demand dynamics.
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LSA Connect, October 5, 2020
