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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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Consumer Price Index (CPI) Data Analysis As Next Report Looms
Consumer Price Index (CPI) Data Analysis As Next Report Looms
Investors will be focused on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data release on Wednesday June 12th at 8:30am ET. Expectations are for the May month ov...[Read More]
Published At: Jun 09, 2024
Economic Analysis: US Non Farm Payrolls Report
Economic Analysis: US Non Farm Payrolls Report
U.S. non farm payrolls have been trending slightly lower over the last three years. However, they continue to be positive, still showing solid labo...[Read More]
Published At: Jun 02, 2024
Economic Insights: US Unemployment Rate
Economic Insights: US Unemployment Rate
The unemployment rate in the United States currently stands at 3.90%. This is slightly higher than the previous month. In addition, the unemploymen...[Read More]
Published At: Jun 02, 2024
Economic Data: Job Openings (JOLTS) Data And Chart
Economic Data: Job Openings (JOLTS) Data And Chart
The Job Openings (JOLTS) data shows investors the relative strength of the economy. The higher the number, the more labor is in demand and stronger...[Read More]
Published At: Jun 01, 2024
Monetary Policy And Gov Spending: United States Debt-To-GDP
Monetary Policy And Gov Spending: United States Debt-To-GDP
U.S. debt-to-GDP has started to climb again, now hitting 121.62% as of the end of 2024. In reality, it is likely closer to 130% now as we are near ...[Read More]
Published At: May 26, 2024
Concerning Facts: Federal Reserve Balance Sheet Analysis
Concerning Facts: Federal Reserve Balance Sheet Analysis
The U.S public debt sits at over $34.5 trillion. This is a whopping number by itself but Americans must also add the current balance sheet of the F...[Read More]
Published At: May 19, 2024
Job Openings In Consistent Decline For The Last 18 Months
Job Openings In Consistent Decline For The Last 18 Months
Job openings (JOLTS) economic data for the last 18 months has been consistently declining. This means there are less jobs per unemployed job seeker...[Read More]
Published At: Apr 27, 2024
Monthly Non Farm Payrolls Don't Tell The Whole Story
Monthly Non Farm Payrolls Don't Tell The Whole Story
The Non Farm Payrolls (Jobs Report) has stayed strong, surprising the stock market and economists. However, this can be misleading as it does not t...[Read More]
Published At: Apr 27, 2024
US Economic Metrics: U-6 Unemployment Keeps Rising
U-6 Unemployment Keeps Rising
While the Unemployment Rate remains near-historic lows, the U-6 Unemployment rate has been rising for nearly 18 months. U-6 unemployment are people...[Read More]
Published At: Apr 27, 2024
GDP Stats (Quarter over Quarter)
GDP Stats (Quarter over Quarter)
GDP for the first quarter of 2024 fell sharply, coming in at 1.60% vs the expected 2.5%. The previous quarter (fourth quarter 2023) was 3.4%. This ...[Read More]
Published At: Apr 27, 2024