January Monthly Dashboard: economic growth trends up heading into 2020 despite trade and geopolitical risks Economic growth is expected to remain slightly above trend, driven by a strong labor market and solid consumer activity. Economic commentary January 24, 2020 consumer spendingeconomic growthinflationinterest rates
Current yield curve is a good sign for economic growth The yield curve regains its upward slope as recession fears recede. Capital market impact November 22, 2019 consumer spendingeconomic growthinterest ratesmarket commentary
January Economic Review: Accommodative monetary policy and less geopolitical risk suggest continued growth ahead – but Iran poses a new risk Accommodative monetary policy and less geopolitical risk suggest continued growth ahead – but Iran poses a new risk. Economic commentary January 14, 2020 consumer spendingeconomic growthinflationinterest rates
November Economic Review: Growth slowing to trend, but Fed easing helps Data from October and early November point to an economy that is stronger than expected by many analysts (albeit slowing). Economic commentary November 12, 2019 consumer spendingeconomic growthinflationmarket commentary
“Glass half empty” despite solid economic and earnings growth The S&P 500 Index briefly fell into correction territory on Friday before finishing well off the bottom. Capital market impact October 29, 2018 economic growthinterest ratesinvesting strategiesmarket commentary
September Economic Review: Job strength fueling wages and growth As fall nears, businesses are heating up. Economic commentary September 18, 2018 consumer spendingeconomic growthinflationinterest rates
June Economic Review: Growth, volatility, and oil prices all up Geopolitics may have stolen the financial market headlines in May, but the U.S. economic engine upshifted over the past month. Economic commentary June 12, 2018 consumer spendingeconomic growthinflationmarket commentary
March Economic Review: Early year economic momentum about to be hit by the coronavirus – how long and how severe? The U.S. economy had significant momentum. But impacts on the economy are likely to be seen as early as the March data. Economic commentary March 18, 2020 consumer spendingeconomic growthinflationinterest rates
Economic confidence riding high as the election year begins Likely voters are positive on the economy, but the partisan gap is wide. Capital market impact February 4, 2020 consumer spendingeconomic growthinterest ratesmarket commentary
Stable growth and a steady Fed Real GDP rose by an annualized 2.1% pace in Q4, and the FOMC kept the federal funds target range unchanged at 1.50-1.75% Economic commentary February 3, 2020 consumer spendingeconomic growthinflationinterest rates
