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Core PCE (Inflation) Data Turns Up, Even Before Tariff Impact
Core PCE (Inflation) Data Turns Up, Even Before Tariff Impact
The Federal Reserve's closely watched inflation indicator, the core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index, recently revealed a higher-than-anticipated increase in price pressures. For...[Read More]
Published At: Mar 30, 2025
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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
U-6 Unemployment Report
U-6 Unemployment Report
The U-6 Unemployment report shows how many people are under-employed. Meaning they were cut from full-time to part-time or someone could only find ...[Read More]
Published At: Apr 14, 2024
US Non Farm Payrolls Report
US Non Farm Payrolls Report
The US Non Farm Payrolls report continues to show a robust employment picture. However, we continue to see the government hiring a massive amount o...[Read More]
Published At: Apr 14, 2024
US Unemployment Report
US Unemployment Report
The Unemployment Report still sits at historic lows showing a labor market that is still solid. However, many are starting to question this report ...[Read More]
Published At: Apr 14, 2024
US Job Openings Data (JOLTS)
US Job Openings Data (JOLTS)
The Job Openings (JOLTS) data still shows there are more job openings than people looking for jobs. Note that this number is still elevated higher ...[Read More]
Published At: Apr 14, 2024
PCE Inflation Data Chart
PCE Inflation Data Chart
PCE inflation data is the preferred metric for the Federal Reserve. While many will focus on CPI and PPI data, the Federal Reserve is said to focus...[Read More]
Published At: Apr 14, 2024
ISM Services & Manufacturing PMI Chart
ISM Services & Manufacturing PMI Chart
ISM services and manufacturing PMI has been relatively weak for for some time. This may signal a slow down in the economy in the future. A number b...[Read More]
Published At: Apr 14, 2024
US Retail Sales Chart (Month over Month)
US Retail Sales Chart (Month over Month)
Retail sales shows solid resilience of the consumer and their spending habits. However, please note that some retailers have come out recently and ...[Read More]
Published At: Apr 14, 2024
US Pending Home Sales Chart
US Pending Home Sales Chart
This is the chart of U.S. Pending Home Sales. Note the slight uptick over the last few months as rates declined. However, since then rates have mov...[Read More]
Published At: Apr 14, 2024
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