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PPI (Producer Price Index) Year-Over-Year Continues To Creep Higher
PPI (Producer Price Index) Year-Over-Year Continues To Creep Higher
The Producer Price Index (PPI) continued to inch higher in the latest reading, coming in at 2.4%. The major concern here is that inflation up-ticking on the producer side eventually gets pushed to ...[Read More]
Published At: Nov 16, 2024
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A Brief History Of The Federal Reserve
A Brief History Of The Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve System was established in 1913 as the central bank of the United States. Its creation was primarily motivated by the need to ad...[Read More]
Published At: Aug 25, 2024
Understanding The U.S. CPI Economic Data
Understanding The U.S. CPI Economic Data
CPI data is due out on Wednesday August 14th. Expectations are for CPI (month over month) to come in at 0.2%. Last month it was -0.06. The CPI (yea...[Read More]
Published At: Aug 11, 2024
The U6 Unemployment Report Is A Great Leading Indicator
The U6 Unemployment Report Is A Great Leading Indicator
Historically, the U6 unemployment report has moved higher prior to the unemployment report moving higher into every recession. It is a great leadin...[Read More]
Published At: Aug 04, 2024
Understanding The Upcoming Non Farm Payrolls Report
Understanding The Upcoming Non Farm Payrolls Report
The Non Farm Payrolls report will be release on Friday August 2nd, 2024. Expectations are for a job gain of 177,000 vs last month gain of 206,000. ...[Read More]
Published At: Jul 28, 2024
Understanding The PCE Data Before It Hits This Week
Understanding The PCE Data Before It Hits This Week
Friday, July 26th, 2024 will see the PCE data released at 8:30am ET. The PCE data is the favored inflation gauge of the Federal Reserve and may det...[Read More]
Published At: Jul 21, 2024
CPI And PPI Data Analysis
CPI And PPI Data Analysis
Much was made about the month over month CPI going negative recently. Many talked about deflation and inflation coming back to the 2% level the Fed...[Read More]
Published At: Jul 14, 2024
Insights And Analysis: Non Farm Payrolls Truth
Insights And Analysis: Non Farm Payrolls Truth
The latest Non Farm Payrolls Report showed a slight decline in hiring. The economy added 206,000 jobs in the month of June after adding 227,000 in ...[Read More]
Published At: Jul 06, 2024
ADP Private Sector Employment Analysis
ADP Private Sector Employment Analysis
Private sector employment data is set to be released on Wednesday, July 3rd. Expectations are for private sector employment to grow by 156,000 vs l...[Read More]
Published At: Jun 30, 2024
Federal Reserve Balance Sheet: American Taxpayer Debt That Never Drops
Federal Reserve Balance Sheet: American Taxpayer Debt That Never Drops
The Federal Reserve keeps growing their balance sheet. Their balance sheet is code for additional debt to U.S. citizens. When the Federal Reserve s...[Read More]
Published At: Jun 16, 2024
Rent Inflation Outpacing Income Heavily Since 1980
Rent Inflation Outpacing Income Heavily Since 1980
While buying a home is ridiculously expensive, renting is not much better. Rents are up 426.58% since 1980. That compares to a gain in household in...[Read More]
Published At: Jun 09, 2024