The U.S. Economy Created 187,000 Jobs in August… The unemployment rate rose a bit, from 3.5% to 3.8%. What it means— It’s all about the revisions this month. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics ...
Week In Review – August 28 2023
Kansas City Federal Reserve Economic Policy Symposium Kicks Off Today in Jackson Hole, WY… Central bankers from around the world gathered this week to discuss policy. Fed Chair Jay Powell delivered ...
Week In Review – August 21 2023
Minutes of Last Federal Reserve Meeting Show Dovish and Hawkish Tones… The minutes suggested that the central bankers stand ready to raise rates again but are cognizant that their previous efforts ...
Week In Review – August 14 2023
Consumer Prices Rose 0.2% in July, Are Up 3.2% Over Last Year… Core inflation also rose 0.2% last month and is up 4.7% over last year. What it means— Annual inflation rose a bit last month while ...
Week In Review – August 7 2023
U.S. Economy Created 187,000 Jobs in July, Almost Exactly the Forecast of 200,000… The unemployment rate ticked a bit lower, from 3.6% to 3.5%. What it means— The jobs numbers were a nothingburger, ...