Retail Sales Fell 1.1% in December, Led Lower by Falling Auto and Gasoline Sales… While retail sales were up 6% in 2022, they ended the year on a down note. What it means— Meh, probably not much. ...
Week In Review – January 9 2023
The U.S. Economy Created 223,000 Jobs in December, Beating the Estimate of 202,000… The unemployment rate ticked lower, from 3.7% to 3.5%, which matched the low reading of the 2010s and was the lowest ...
Week In Review – December 19 2022
Federal Reserve Raises Rates 0.50%, Promises More Rate Hikes on the Way… The central bank reiterated its intention to raise rates in 2023, thereby weighing on economic growth. What it means— It’s ...
Week In Review – December 5 2022
The U.S. Economy Created 263,000 Jobs in November, Unemployment Was Unchanged at 3.7%…The jobs number came in solidly above the 200,000 estimate. What it means— Well, that’s going to leave a mark ...
Week In Review – November 16 2022
Inflation Came in a Little Light in October, Up 0.4% Instead of 0.6%… The annual inflation rate eased from 8.2% to 7.7%, less than the expected 7.9%. This was the lowest inflation reading since ...