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Economic Update 03-22-2021 Economic data for the week included a drop in February retail sales and industrial production, as did several housing metrics. However, several regional manufacturing indexes showed strong gains. Global equity markets were mixed last week, as continued Covid concerns abroad competed with increasing activity, especially in the U.S., leading to rising interest […]

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  The Federal Reserve Open Market Committee made no change in policy, keeping the target short-term interest rate at 0.00-0.25%. Similarly, no change was made in the pace and magnitude of ‘quantitative easing,’ which is the ongoing treasury and mortgage bond purchase…. Click here to view the full article Source: LSA Connect March 17, 2021 […]

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Economic Update 03-15-2021 Economic data for the week included tempered increases in both the producer price index and consumer price index, which appeared to calm some fears about rising inflation. Consumer sentiment continued to improve, as did several labor metrics on the margin. Global equity markets gained, with the passage of the U.S. Congressional stimulus […]

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Economic Update 03-08-2021 Economic data for the week included improvements in manufacturing and construction spending, while services results fell back a bit. The February employment situation report came in stronger than expected, although still being negatively affected by winter weather during the month. U.S. equity markets gained on net for the week, as several negative […]

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Economic Update 03-01-2021 Economic data for the week included little change in 4th quarter GDP, while improvements were seen in personal income, durable goods orders, consumer confidence, and various housing sales metrics. Global equity markets fell, as rising interest rates, fears of inflation, and general profit-taking appeared to dominate sentiment. Bonds also lost ground, being […]

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Economic Update 02-22-2021 Economic data for the week included positive surprises in retail sales and industrial production, while housing results were mixed for the past month—although the recovery trend remains in place. Global equity markets were mixed to lower globally, with the U.K. as the best performer. Bonds pulled back globally, as interest rates again […]

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Economic Update 02-16-2021 Economic data for the week included inflation that continued to rise slightly (due to commodity prices largely), but still tempered levels on a trailing year basis. Labor metrics improved a bit, but remain challenged relative to pre-Covid levels. Global stock markets experienced a positive week, with foreign outperforming U.S. equity markets. Domestic […]

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Economic Update 02-08-2021 Economic data for the week included slightly weaker results for manufacturing, but a stronger report for services. The employment situation report for January was disappointing, but other labor reports featured a few bright spots. Global equity markets bounced back sharply last week, with U.S. outperforming foreign by a bit. However, higher-quality bonds […]

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Economic Update 02-01-2021 Economic data for the week included no action by the Federal Reserve, a 4th quarter GDP report that came in largely in line with expectations, continued strength in the housing market, and jobless claims that came in a bit better. Global equity markets experienced their worst week in a few months, with […]

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Economic Update 01-25-2021 Economic data for the holiday-shortened week included a sharp rise in manufacturing, and improvements in several housing metrics—the latter continuing a trend higher from recent months. Equity markets in the U.S. and abroad gained last week as the new Biden administration looks to pass additional stimulus legislation. Bonds were little changed, as […]

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