Tag: u.s. economic data

October was a mildly interesting month, as both bonds and stocks sold off moderately. Usually these asset classes move in opposite directions.  The S&P...

As the final votes are being finalized, it appears that Donald Trump has secured enough Electoral College votes to be elected President of the...

The Flawed Logic Of Inflation “To me, a wise and humane policy is occasionally to let inflation rise even when inflation is running above target”...

I was six years old when the Apollo 13 mission had a major malfunction that resulted in aborting their mission to land on the...

The U.S. housing market continues to send mixed signals, but it has been that way for awhile. August’s existing home sales were reported today (but came...

Key Takeaway: With the economy continuing to make slow progress and stock market volatility already rising, a surprise Federal Reserve rate hike today could help...

August was an uneventful month, as many on Wall Street typically take their summer holiday during this period.  Most stock market indexes were little-changed. Stocks...

Economic Data Adds To Federal Reserve's Dilemma The equity markets scored early September gains last week with the S&P 500 (INDEXSP:.INX) and Dow Jones Industrials...

Today's lesson will look at GDP Per Capita, and economic data point that helps keep things in perspective. The most common statistic used to measure...

Market Expectations Catch Up to Data but Actual Activity Could Continue to Improve Key Takeaway: Recent economic data has moved more in line with market...