Reassessing the Horizon: Fed Tempers Rate Cut Projections Amid Economic Optimism
Chair Powell stated that the US central bank is not rushing to cut rates in light of strong labor market and inflation data. [...]
US Job Market Puzzles Economists: Part-time Work Rises as Full-time Jobs Wane Amid Sector-Specific Gains
The employment report topped economists’ projections once again. Part-time employment has surged, while full-time employment has declined in recent months. Job gains continue [...]
US Economic Pulse: Consumer Spending Rebounds as Savings Dip and Fed Rate Cut Expectations Adjust
Consumer spending in February recovered from a weak start to the year, with real spending exceeding expectations. The savings rate, as [...]
Easing the Pressure: The Federal Reserve’s Plan for Gradual Interest Rate Cuts
After the Federal Reserve finished meeting for two days earlier last week, Chairman Powell announced that they would hold interest rates steady. More [...]
Unveiling the Veil: The Impact of Stock Buybacks on Market Dynamics
With the last half of March upon us, the blackout of stock buybacks threatens to reduce one of the liquidity sources supporting the [...]
Mixed Signals: U.S. Economy Sees Job Surge Amid Inflation Concerns and Rent Pressures
February’s job gains exceeded expectations, yet the underlying trends in the employment report indicate a softening labor market. Three sectors continue to propel [...]
Fed Holds Rates Steady Amid Inflation Waves and Market Adaptation
Powell again reiterated what he said in December, that the Fed believes its policy rate is "likely at its peak for this tightening cycle." [...]
U.S. Economic Outlook: GDP Growth Projections Rise Amid Mixed Indicators
Economists continue to boost their projections for the current quarter’s GDP growth. Forecasts for the full year also continue to rise, driven by [...]