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September durable goods orders fell more than expected, while orders for non-defense capital goods excluding aircraft also dropped, suggesting production won't rebound this year.
October 24 -
While the economic indicators released on Thursday suggested a weakening economy, a deeper dive by analysts offers a different view.
October 17 -
Slower-than-expected services sector growth and weakness in orders and employment "almost assure that the Fed cuts rates later this month."
October 3 -
Recession concerns remain muted, even though manufacturing hit a 40-month low and businesses have turned "more cautious" in their hiring.
October 2 -
The start of an impeachment inquiry brings uncertainty, as business investment continues to be soft.
September 26 -
The Federal Reserve took center stage again Friday, with two presidents explaining why they dissented at the latest meeting and Vice Chair Richard Clarida terming it “healthy” debate.
September 20 -
While some Federal Reserve Bank presidents offered hawkish remarks at the Jackson Hole symposium, the markets still expect a 25 basis point cut, and analysts agree.
August 26 -
The municipal bond market received a variety of data Thursday suggesting economic strength belying the recession forecast by the 2/10-year Treasury yield curve inversion on Wednesday.
August 15 -
Durable goods orders rose as non-defense capital goods orders excluding aircraft posted their largest gain since February 2018.
July 25 -
While Federal Reserve officials made it clear they intend to cut interest rates at their July 30-31 meeting, not all of the regional presidents are on board with this move.
July 22