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 August, economic indicators paired with a volatile public market depicted a slowdown in growth in the U.S. economy. For the most part, the economic indicators remained relatively flat, which could suggest the historic growth levels are moderating. However, unemployment and consumer confidence continue to remain at...
July economic indicators portray a slowly, but steadily growing US economy, with the unemployment rate continuing to hover near 50-year lows. At the same time, with a continuation of US-China trade negotiations and geopolitical tensions, the Fed cut interest rates on July 31st by a quarter-point which...
June economic indicators portray a slowly, but steadily growing US economy that marks the 10th consecutive year of economic expansion. The labor markets remain strong, as the nonfarm payrolls rose above market expectations in June, while the unemployment rate continues to hover near 50-year lows. At the...
Economic indicators released in May were positive as the economy continues to demonstrate modest, but persistent growth. Labor markets remain supportive, with solid monthly job gains and a multi-decade low unemployment rate. While U.S. public equity markets experienced increased volatility in May, the S&P 500 remains near...
