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Market Commentary: Initial Jobless Claims at the Lowest in a Year, Retail Sales Surged

The U.S. economy seems to be returning to firmer footing based on economic data released last week. Initial jobless claims fell to 576,000 and are the lowest they have been since mid-March 2020. The number of people receiving some form of government jobless support dropped from 18.2 millio …

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Market Commentary: Inflation Could Be On the Horizon, Service Businesses Make a Comeback

Producer prices climbed 4.2% last week (Figure 1). Energy prices contributed to the largest gain since the index rose 4.5% in September 2011. The jobs market continues to see a high level of initial jobless claims while steady progress is being made in reducing the number of unemployed rec …

Market Commentary: Inflation Could Be On the Horizon, Service Businesses Make a Comeback

Market Commentary: Jobs Market Shatters Expectations, Housing Prices on the Rise

The U.S. jobs market roared back to life in March. The economy added or reclaimed 916,000 jobs, shattering expectations of a 150,000 increase. Workers being recalled or hired to fill openings at restaurants and bars contributed 176,000 jobs to March’s gains. Previous months were revised hig …

Market Commentary: Personal Income Fell in February, Stimulus Clouds Underlying Economic Health

Slow improvement in economic data is being masked by the surging nature of government support. The gush of personal income growth in January was followed by a 7.1% decline in February. March will likely surge again with the latest round of stimulus. Employee compensation, which excludes go …

Market Commentary: Retail Sales Fell After January Stimulus Surge, Don’t Expect Interest Rate Hike

Retail sales were unable to keep pace with a stimulus-induced surge. Retail and food service sales dropped 3% in February after spiking 7.6% in January. The January data was revised 2.3% higher than first reported. Core retail sales, which exclude autos, gasoline, and restaurants, fell even …

Market Commentary: Biden Signs Stimulus Bill, U.S. Surpasses 100 Million Vaccine Doses, Recovery Continues

Events are aligning to give the U.S. economy a big boost. The Biden administration approved a $1.9 trillion stimulus package that will provide immediate relief to millions of American households. Last week the U.S. surpassed 100 million vaccine doses, and expectations are the U.S. will be v …

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Market Commentary

Market Commentary: Initial Jobless Claims at the Lowest in a Year, Retail Sales Surged

Market Commentary: Inflation Could Be On the Horizon, Service Businesses Make a Comeback

Market Commentary: Inflation Could Be On the Horizon, Service Businesses Make a Comeback

Market Commentary: Jobs Market Shatters Expectations, Housing Prices on the Rise

Market Commentary: Personal Income Fell in February, Stimulus Clouds Underlying Economic Health

Market Commentary: Retail Sales Fell After January Stimulus Surge, Don’t Expect Interest Rate Hike

Market Commentary: Biden Signs Stimulus Bill, U.S. Surpasses 100 Million Vaccine Doses, Recovery Continues

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