Small Business Optimism Highest in 45 Years… The National Federation of Independent Business Small Business Optimism Index rose to 108.8, the highest mark since the index began 45 years ago. What ...
Week In Review – September 10 2018
U.S. Economy Adds 201,000 Jobs in August as the Unemployment Rate Moves to 3.9%… The economy created more jobs than expected in August, but the totals for June and July saw a downward revision of ...
Week In Review – August 27 2018
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. ...
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 ...