U.S. Economy Created 336,000 Jobs in September, far Surpassing the Estimate of 170,000… The unemployment rate remained at 3.8%. What it means— If you are a fan of the old television show “Get ...
Week In Review – October 2 2023
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 26 2023
The Federal Reserve Held Rates Steady but Opened the Door to Another Hike This Year… The Fed Monetary Policy Statement noted that the economy remains strong and unemployment remains low. It also ...
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 – September 12 2023
The ISM Survey Index Increased From 52.7% to 54.5% in the Past Month… This is the eighth straight month of gains in the service industries. What it means— Service industries are the thing, and they ...