Fed Governors Agree Rates Should Move Higher... At their last meeting, the Federal Reserve governors noted that another rate hike would be appropriate if the economy continues to grow as expected. ...
Archives for August 2018
Week In Review – August 21 2018
U.S. Retail Sales Up 0.5% in July, June Gains Revised Lower to 0.2%... The monthly average over June and July was 0.35%, which is in line with expectations. What it means – The lower number for ...
Week In Review – August 13 2018
U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) Rose 0.2% in July, Up 2.9% Compared to This Time Last Year… A modest, but steady rise in consumer prices in all categories has made its way into the economy. What it ...
Week In Review – August 6 2018
The U.S. Economy Created 157,000 Jobs in July, the Unemployment Rate Dipped to 3.9%… The jobs numbers for May and June were revised higher by a total of 59,000 jobs. What it means – The number of ...