1/3/25: US Housing Market, Employment, and Manufacturing Insights
Although economic data was light in the final days of 2024 and first two days of 2025, further insight was provided this week regarding the US housing market, manufacturing, and employment.
12/20/24: FOMC 2024 Update: Hawkish Rate Cut, Inflation Outlook
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) concluded their final meeting of 2024 this week and effectively ‘marked to market’ their go forward forecasts via the quarterly update to the Federal Reserve’s Summary of Economic Projections (SEP).
December 2024 – Bond Market Review
Recent economic data continues to suggest positive but below trend growth this year. Labor markets remain solid, and the U.S. consumer has demonstrated resiliency.
12/13/24: Inflation Trends, Fed Rate Cut Expectations, and Treasury Yields Rise
Inflation data took center stage this week with the release of the November Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Wednesday and Producer Price Index (PPI) Thursday.
12/06/24: US Economic Data Shows Strong, Cooling Labor Market and Stable Growth
Economic data continues to point to a strong, albeit cooling, labor market and stable economic growth.
November 2024 – Bond Market Review
Recent economic data continues to suggest positive but below trend growth this year. Labor markets remain solid, and the U.S. consumer has demonstrated resiliency.
11/22/24: Financial Markets Calm Before Thanksgiving
Financial markets assumed a less volatile tone this week as we approach the Thanksgiving holiday.
11/15/24: Markets Cool After Post-Election Rally
After last week’s sharp post-election rally, financial markets cooled as investors absorbed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks and fresh economic data.
11/8/24: US Fixed Income Markets Face Volatility Amid Election Uncertainty and Fed Rate Cut
Fixed income markets experienced heightened volatility this week as participants were focused on the US presidential election as well as the Federal Open Market Committee meeting.
The US National Debt: History and Impact of Budget Deficits
The United States Census estimated the US population to 337,194,721 individuals as of September 30, 2024.