The recurring topic regarding the economic health of the U.S. revolves around the decision of the Fed with regards to interest rates. After raising the federal funds rate to 5-5.25% from near zero levels during the pandemic, the Fed has been trying to combat decades-high inflation in...
Economic indicators showed resilience in May, despite a rise in the unemployment rate, and the Consumer Confidence Index declining slightly. Over the course of the month, the Consumer Price Index rose by 0.1% on a seasonally adjusted basis. The public markets came back strong at the end...
Economic indicators showed promise in March, as the unemployment rate remained low, and the Consumer Confidence Index rose slightly. Over the course of the month, the Consumer Price Index rose by 0.1% on a seasonally adjusted basis. The public markets saw a gain with the S&P 500...
Economic indicators were down in February as the U.S. economy continues to deal with high inflation, recession fears, rising interest rates, and geopolitical tensions. The Consumer Price Index increased, and the Consumer Confidence Index declined, while the unemployment rate rose over the month. The public markets saw...
Economic indicators were mixed in January as the market continues to deal with high inflation, rising interest rates, the Russia-Ukraine war, and China’s economic reopening. The Consumer Price Index has continued to decelerate since its peak annual growth at 9.1% in June 2022. The Consumer Confidence Index...
Despite ongoing concerns related to both the outlook of the economy and a potential recession, economic indicators showed continued improvement in December 2022, with unemployment dropping to 3.5% and consumer confidence continuing to grow stronger. Public markets and M&A cooled off at the end of the year.
Economic indicators continued to show a shifting economic picture in October. The unemployment rate increased by 3.7 percent, indicating a volatile labor market. The national median list price for homes weakened for the ninth month in a row as mortgage rates increased to 6.9%. Likely due to...
Economic indicators continued to send mixed signals in September. The unemployment rate fell to 3.5%, a 29-month low, indicating a tight labor market. The national median list price for homes declined, as mortgage rates increased to over 6% for the first time since 2008. Likely due to...
Economic indicators continued to send mixed signals in August. The unemployment rate increased slightly and home prices continued to show deceleration, while inflation data remains stubbornly high. Consumer confidence increased slightly but remains at a low level, suggesting concerns about an economic recession. Considering the recent CPI...
Economic indicators continued to send mixed signals in July, with the Consumer Confidence Index decreasing by 2.7 points, falling for the third consecutive month, while inflation slowed slightly. The unemployment rate dropped to 3.5% while the labor force participation rate decreased to 62.1%. The U.S Public Markets...
Economic indicators continued to present uncertainty in June, as the unemployment rate remained constant at 3.6% for the fourth month in a row and the labor force participation rate remained at 62.2%. The Consumer Confidence Index decreased by 4.5 points to its lowest level since February 2021...
Economic indicators revealed uncertainty in May, as the unemployment rate remained constant at 3.6% and the labor force participation rate increased. The Consumer Confidence Index decreased as the United States continues to experience record-high inflation led by oil prices which rose 9.5% in the month of May....
The prospect of the Federal Reserve implementing tighter monetary policy negatively impacted the financial markets in April. While unemployment remained low at 3.6%, consumer confidence experienced a slight decrease from March. Public markets saw a significant decline, and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine continues to drive global...
Economic indicators showed promise in March, as the unemployment rate fell, and the Consumer Confidence Index rose as the United States continues to recover from the effects of COVID-19 and the fallout from the war in Ukraine. Over the course of the month, the Consumer Price Index...
Economic indicators were mixed in February as the U.S. economy embraces easing of COVID restrictions, adjusts to inflationary pressures, and, following Russia’s attack on Ukraine on February 24th, reacts to quickly changing global situations. The Consumer Price Index increased, and the Consumer Confidence Index declined slightly, while...
Economic indicators were mixed in January as the U.S. continued to struggle with the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus. The Consumer Price Index increased, and the Consumer Confidence Index decreased, while the unemployment remained steady over the month. The public markets saw a loss with the...
