Dollar Scores Solid Gains Against Peers
The U.S. dollar firmed up against its peers on Friday as fairly upbeat economic data raised prospects of the Federal…
January 2021 NAR SentriLock Home Showings Report
The new January 2021 NAR SentriLock Home Showings Report indicates that there was an increase in nationwide foot traffic on…
Shipping strains to ease as goods demand moderates
While the latest signs are that capacity constraints in global shipping are continuing to bite, we expect these to subside…
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Drops Less Than Initially Estimated In February
Revised data released by the University of Michigan on Friday showed U.S. consumer sentiment deteriorated by slightly less than initially…
Fed doubles down on its new policy framework
Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony to Congress – together with similarly-dovish speeches from key Board members this week – underlined…
Personal income leaps 10% in January thanks to stimulus, but inflation still in check
Personal income saw its biggest monthly gain since April 2020 though inflation remained tame, the Commerce Department reported Friday. For…
Chicago Business Barometer Pulls Back More Than Expected In February
MNI Indicators released a report on Friday showing a bigger than expected slowdown in the pace of growth in Chicago-area…
U.S. Personal Income Spikes 10.0% In January Due To Stimulus Checks
Primarily reflecting the $600 stimulus checks included in the last coronavirus relief bill, the Commerce Department released a report on…
Personal Income and Outlays, January 2021
Personal income increased 10.0 percent (monthly rate) while consumer spending increased 2.4 percent in January as provisions of the Coronavirus…
Swiss GDP Growth Weakens In Q4
Switzerland’s economic growth eased sharply in the fourth quarter as the restrictions related to the Covid-19 pandemic dampened the service…