Retail Sales Fell 1.1% in December, Led Lower by Falling Auto and Gasoline Sales… While retail sales were up 6% in 2022, they ended the year on a down note. What it means— Meh, probably not much. ...
Week In Review – November 21 2022
Retail Sales Exceeded Expectations, Fed Governors Reiterated Rates Would Be Higher for Longer… Kansas City, MO, Federal Reserve President Esther George said that it was unlikely the central bank could ...
Week In Review – October 24 2022
Existing Home Sales Fell 1.5% in September, Down 23.8% Over Last Year… The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage now costs more than 7%, over double what it was this time last year. What it means— ...
Week In Review – September 26 2022
Federal Reserve Raises Rates by 75 Basis Points to Range of 3% to 3.25%… The move was widely expected, but the bankers also raised their estimate of rates for this year and next year. What it ...
Week In Review – August 22 2022
July Federal Reserve Meeting Shows Bankers Set on Raising Rates but More Cautious… The minutes included language that suggested the bankers were watchful of overshooting by raising rates too much, but ...