Each week, we break down the latest U.S. economic reports, including what the results mean for the overall health of the economy. Here, you will find how economists’ forecasts compare with actual results, key takeaways to consider, as well as a list of what’s on tap for the week ahead.
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What Mattered This Week? Fed Is Likely Done with Rate Hikes
With the end of summer drawing near, it has been a busy couple of weeks. We had the Fed’s annual conference in Jackson Hole and a whole bunch of economic data, including a new inflation release and the jobs report this morning. When we last talked, the markets were selling off. So, let’s look at where we are now and what mattered in the past couple of weeks.
Economic Release Snapshot: Existing Home Sales Slow in July
Each week, we break down the latest U.S. economic reports, including what the results mean for the overall health of the economy. Here, you will find how economists’ forecasts compare with actual results, key takeaways to consider, as well as a list of what’s on tap for the week ahead.
Index Concentration: A Tricky Problem for Investors
Brad here. One of the big market topics these days is how concentrated the stock market indices have become, with a handful of companies composing a larger and larger part of each index. This is certainly a problem—but why? And what do we do about it? In today’s post, my colleague, Wayne Richardson, has some thoughts on both. Thanks, Wayne!
Monthly Market Risk Update: August 2023 [SlideShare]
My colleague Sam Millette, director, fixed income on Commonwealth’s Investment Management and Research team, helped me put together this month’s Market Risk Update. Thanks for the assist, Sam! Let’s take a closer look.
Economic Release Snapshot: Retail Sales Growth Accelerates in July
Each week, we break down the latest U.S. economic reports, including what the results mean for the overall health of the economy. Here, you will find how economists’ forecasts compare with actual results, key takeaways to consider, as well as a list of what’s on tap for the week ahead.
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