The economic recovery stalled in August as the U.S. battled an uptick in COVID-19 cases. The Consumer Confidence Index fell sharply from July while the Consumer Price Index rose in August by 0.3%. The unemployment rate continued to decrease, while remaining above pre-pandemic levels. The stock market...
Economic indicators were mostly positive in January as the U.S. continues its recovery, with initial doses of the Moderna and Pifzer vaccines starting to be rolled out. The Consumer Price Index and the Consumer Confidence Index increased, while the unemployment rate decreased over the month. Public markets...
Economic indicators were mixed in November as the U.S. advances along its recovery from the impact of COVID-19 with a vaccine in sight. The unemployment rate and the Consumer Confidence Index both declined over the month while the Consumer Price Index increased slightly. The public markets saw...
Economic indicators were mixed in October as the U.S. advances along its recovery from the impact of COVID-19. The unemployment rate and the Consumer Confidence Index both declined over the month while the Consumer Price Index remained unchanged. The public markets saw another month of decline with...
Economic indicators were largely positive and indicative of ongoing recovery. The unemployment rate continued to fall while the Consumer Confidence Index and Consumer Price Index both rose. The public markets saw a decline following five months of consecutive gains with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial...
Economic indicators continued to show signs of recovery as lockdowns are lifted across the country. Unemployment continued its steady decline and the Consumer Price Index rose. However, the Consumer Confidence Index declined. The public equity markets continued to grow with the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average,...
Economic indicators in July were mixed as the unemployment rate fell and the Consumer Price Index rose while the Consumer Confidence Index declined. The public equity markets continued to demonstrate strength with the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and NASDAQ all rising over the month. M&A...
In June, economic indicators improved, with a decrease in the unemployment rate and a continued upward trend in the public markets. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average posted gains of 2.0% and 1.0% respectively, steadily approaching levels from early March. The Consumer Price Index continued...
In May, economic indicators improved, with a decrease in the unemployment rate and a continued upward trend in the public markets. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average posted gains of 4.5% and 4.3% respectively, steadily approaching levels from early March. Volatility in the public markets...
Economic indicators deteriorated in April, with a large increase in unemployment and declines in consumer confidence and the Consumer Price Index. The public markets saw a positive, albeit highly volatile, month in April. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Averages gained 12.7% and 11.1% respectively, recovering...
In March, economic indicators deteriorated with an increase in unemployment and decreases in the Consumer Confidence Index and Consumer Price Index. The public markets continued to decline over the course of the month as uncertainty over the global COVID-19 pandemic persisted. In response to this crisis, the...
In January, economic indicators remained generally strong. The unemployment rate rose marginally, and the Consumer Confidence Index and Consumer Price Index both rose. The public markets surged in the first half of January and struggled in the second half of the month. M&A activity grew over the...
December concluded with solid economic indicators and continued strength from the public equity market. Unemployment has remained steady and is poised to remain low throughout 2020. The market outlook on 2020 is generally positive, with the Dow Jones breaking 29,000 points on January 10th. M&A activity is...
In November, gains in the public market continued with the major indices reaching near record highs. Economic indicators remained stable, with consumer confidence dipping slightly lower on trade uncertainty and sentiment that the economy is moving towards the later end of the business cycle. November saw a...
In October, public markets saw steady gains and a sharp decrease in volatility after remaining almost flat in September. Economic indicators remained relatively steady, while consumer confidence decreased slightly as the economy moves into the late cycle phase. October saw a return in growth in both global...
In September, public markets saw modest gains and lower volatility after losses in August. Economic indicators remained relatively flat, while consumer confidence decreased as the economy moves into the late cycle phase. September saw a slowdown in both global and middle market M&A, due in part to...
