GDP Expanded by 2.9% in the Fourth Quarter, is up 2.2% for the Year… Personal consumption increased 2.1% last quarter and businesses added to inventory. Fixed residential investment dropped. What ...
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 – November 21 2022
Retail Sales Exceeded Expectations, Fed Governors Reiterated Rates Would Be Higher for Longer… Kansas City, MO, Federal Reserve President Esther George said that it was unlikely the central bank could ...
Week In Review – October 24 2022
Existing Home Sales Fell 1.5% in September, Down 23.8% Over Last Year… The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage now costs more than 7%, over double what it was this time last year. What it means— ...
Week In Review – September 26 2022
Federal Reserve Raises Rates by 75 Basis Points to Range of 3% to 3.25%… The move was widely expected, but the bankers also raised their estimate of rates for this year and next year. What it ...