Government Shutdown was Set for Saturday Night... Until the House authorized spending, the federal government was to shut down at the end of the fiscal year on September 30. What it means— A 45-day ...
Week In Review – September 18 2023
The Consumer Price Index Popped Up From 3.2% to 3.7%, Led Mostly by Energy… Investors took the increase in a non-core category as a good sign. What it means— We’re not sold. Over the past 15 ...
Week In Review – August 14 2023
Consumer Prices Rose 0.2% in July, Are Up 3.2% Over Last Year… Core inflation also rose 0.2% last month and is up 4.7% over last year. What it means— Annual inflation rose a bit last month while ...
Week In Review – July 17 2023
Consumer Price Growth Slows, Up 0.2% in June and Up 3% Over Last Year… The growth rate was less than expected, and the annual increase was the slowest rate since March 2021. What it means— ...
Week In Review – June 29 2023
Federal Open Market Committee Members Show Confusion Over Direction… During House testimony, Fed Chair Powell and several other members of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) indicated in ...