The ECB Confirmed It Will End Bond QE Program… The ECB kept rates steady at negative 0.40% and reiterated that it would stop adding to its balance sheet this month. What it means – Well, that took ...
Week In Review – October 29 2018
U.S. Third-Quarter GDP Increased 3.5%… After expanding by 4.1% in the first quarter and 4.2% in the second, economic growth eased in the third quarter. What it means – The Atlanta Fed GDPNow model ...
Week In Review – September 17 2018
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 – June 25 2018
Housing Starts Bounced Back, Up 5.0% in May… That brings housing starts to 1.35 million per year, the fastest pace since 2007. What it means – Housing starts are 20.3% higher than a year ago, which ...
Week In Review – June 18 2018
Federal Reserve Raises Rates by 0.25%, Expects to Raise Rates Two More Times This Year… Noting strength in the economy, low unemployment, and moderate prices, the bankers felt confident enough to both ...