Cycle Watch | November 2023: Headwinds threaten to slow growth Rising headwinds may weaken spending, putting the U.S. consumer’s strength to the test. Capital Market Impact November 10, 2023 consumer spendinginflationinterest ratesinvesting strategies
Cycle Watch | October 2023: Higher rates begin to bite US consumers kept spending in September despite higher prices and rising interest rates. Capital Market Impact October 25, 2023 consumer spendinginflationinterest ratesinvesting strategies
Cycle Watch | September 2023: Soft landing looking more unlikely Although inflation has moderated, the Federal Reserve hasn’t ruled out further rate hikes. Capital Market Impact September 18, 2023 inflationinterest ratesinvesting strategiesmarket commentary
Cycle Watch | August 2023 Growth on track despite headwinds The U.S. job market added fewer jobs than expected in July, continuing its recent monthly trend of slower growth. Capital Market Impact August 21, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesinvesting strategies
Cycle Watch | July 2023 Recession still on hold Despite fears of a possible recession, surprisingly strong economic data further delays any likelihood of one. Capital Market Impact July 14, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesinvesting strategies
Cycle Watch | June 2023 Jobs market keeps recession at bay The May jobs report offered more evidence that the economy is still far from a recession. Capital Market Impact June 15, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesinvesting strategies
Cycle Watch | May 2023 Growth slows but no recession yet The economy added 253,000 jobs in April, beating expectations in the face of rising interest rates. Capital Market Impact May 16, 2023 inflationinterest ratesinvesting strategieslabor market
Cycle Watch | April 2023 Market stress raises recession worries Inflation cooled to 5% in March, but the Fed is still likely to raise its policy rate again in May. Capital Market Impact April 13, 2023 inflationinterest ratesinvesting strategiesmarket commentary
Cycle Watch | March 2023 Economy too hot for the Fed Employers added a solid 311,000 jobs in February, keeping pressure on the Federal Reserve to fight inflation. Capital Market Impact March 14, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesinvesting strategies
Cycle Watch | February 2023: Economic activity weakens The Federal Reserve, with inflation cooling, announced a smaller rate hike for a second straight time. Capital Market Impact February 10, 2023 consumer spendingeconomic growthinflationinterest rates