Stocks Trade Higher in February as the Rally Broadens Out
The S&P 500 Index gained +5.2%, underperforming the Russell 2000 Index’s +5.6% return.
Labor Market Strength: Why Hasn’t the U.S. Unemployment Rate Risen Further?
Few economic data points receive as much attention as the unemployment rate, which is calculated by dividing the number of unemployed individuals by the total labor force.
Multiple Stock Market Indices Set New All-Time Highs in January
Stocks traded higher to start the new year, with the S&P 500, NASDAQ 100, and Dow Jones Industrial Average each setting new all-time highs.
Economic Perspectives: Consumers Start to Expect Lower Interest Rates
The University of Michigan publishes a monthly Survey of Consumers that assesses
the confidence and expectations of U.S. consumers.
4Q 2023 Recap & 1Q 2024 Outlook
Financial markets underwent a sizeable shift in the fourth quarter. Treasury yields, which spiked in Q3, reversed lower as inflation eased and the Federal
Rates vs Reality: Why Higher Interest Rates Haven’t Impacted the Economy Yet
The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by more than 5% since March 2022. It’s been the fastest pace of tightening in decades, but data shows the economy
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