The U.S. Economy Created 311,000 Jobs in February… The unemployment rate edged up from 3.4% to 3.6%, while the labor force participation rate remained steady at 62.5%. What it means— The jobs gain ...
Week In Review – February 6 2023
The US economy created 517,000 jobs in January, while unemployment dropped to 3.4%... The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that jobs growth far outpaced the expected 188,000 and revised the ...
Week In Review – January 23 2023
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 16 2023
Consumer Prices Fell 0.1% Last Month and Are Up 6.5% Over the Last Year…The numbers were right in line with expectations. What it means— The cost of goods fell, led lower by gasoline, while prices ...
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 ...