Initial Jobless Claims Jumped 28,000 to Two-Year High of 261,000… More than 11,000 of the increase was in just two states, California, and Ohio. What it means— With tech company layoffs, California ...
Week In Review – May 30 2023
Debt Ceiling Kabuki Theater Continues with Congressional House and Presidential Administration Negotiators Reportedly Close to a Deal, but it’s not Finalized… Media outlets claim the two sides are ...
Week In Review – May 8 2023
The U.S. Economy Created 253,000 Jobs in April, Well Above the Estimate of 180,000… The unemployment rate remained unchanged, at 3.4%. What it means— It’s time for revisionist history. While the ...
Week In Review – April 24 2023
March Existing Home Sales Down 2.4% From February, Down 22% Over Last Year… Existing home sales fell more than expected, as mortgage rates inched higher and supply remained low. What it means— It’s ...
Week In Review – April 3 2023
The Personal Consumption Expenditures Index (PCE) Rose 0.3% in February, 0.1% Less Than Expected… The rise in prices was half that of January, 0.6%, and the year-over-year rate fell from 5.3% to ...