Consumer inflation downshifts in September The consumer price index was flat in September as falling energy/gasoline costs offset a modest rise in core prices. Economic commentary October 14, 2019 consumer spendingeconomic growthhousing marketinflation
Core inflation edging higher; solid consumer Overall CPI rose by only a small 0.1 percent for Aug as gas prices plummeted, but the core rose by a strong 0.3 percent. Economic commentary September 16, 2019 consumer spendingeconomic growthinflationinterest rates
Inflation up, but easing still likely in July With stronger than expected inflation readings for June, a Fed rate cut still looks likely for the end of July. Economic commentary July 15, 2019 consumer spendingeconomic growthhousing marketinflation
Investors bet low inflation could spur Fed action Equity markets remain resilient despite uncertainty surrounding the trade conflict Capital market impact June 17, 2019 economic growthinvesting strategiesmarket commentary
Accelerating inflation takes a break August’s slower CPI report is unlikely to keep the Fed from tightening at the September FOMC meeting. Economic commentary September 17, 2018 consumer spendingeconomic growthhousing marketinflation
Tighter markets driving inflation up The year-over-year change in the core CPI climbed to 2.4 percent in July, the fastest pace since 2008. Economic commentary August 13, 2018 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
Inflation signs mixed Total CPI and core CPI excluding food and energy were both up less than expected, but year-over-year gains accelerated. Economic commentary July 16, 2018 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
Market reaction moving from “disorderly” to “panic” The risk-off environment shifted abruptly over the weekend from disorganized to panic Capital market impact March 9, 2020 economic growthinvesting strategiesmarket commentary
Equity markets beginning to reflect coronavirus threat As the coronavirus spreads, the odds that it goes from a headline concern to a fundamental headwind rise Capital market impact February 24, 2020 economic growthinvesting strategiesmarket commentary
Job growth defies market expectations More workers joining the labor pool may help sustain growth, as well as stock returns. Capital market impact February 18, 2020 consumer spendingeconomic growthincome planningmarket commentary
