There were only a handful of important economic updates last week, but many came in better than expected. We will see a full slate of reports in the week ahead as we kick off the new month.
There were only a handful of important economic updates last week, but many came in better than expected. We will see a full slate of reports in the week ahead as we kick off the new month.
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Last week’s data was wide ranging, with an unusual mix of strong and weak results. This is a moderately busy week for economic reports, with a focus on the housing market, news from the Fed, and trends in business investment.
Last week’s data was focused on prices, although we also got an update on the trade balance. This week is a busy one, including looks at retail sales, consumer confidence, and the housing sector.
Last week was a very busy one for economic data, with a number of key reports. This week’s data is focused around prices, but there will also be an update on the trade balance.
April 29, 2019
Last week was a slow one from a data standpoint, but we did get a look at housing sales, durable goods orders, and what economic growth looked like at the start of the year. This week is a very busy one, with a number of key reports.
Last week was a busy one for economic data, with looks at industrial production, housing, trade, and, most important, retail sales. The week ahead will be a bit slower, but we will get a look at housing sales, durable goods orders, and what economic growth looked like at the start of the year.
April 15, 2019
Last week was a busy one for economic news, with detailed looks at inflation, some color on the Fed’s take on interest rates, and a consumer confidence update. This week, we’ll see data on housing and retail sales.
This morning, I appeared on Fox Business Network's Varney & Co. to discuss the market rally. Listen in to learn more.
Last week was a busy one for economic news, including looks at retail sales, business confidence and investment, and the all-important jobs report. Although the data continues to trend down, the most significant reports—especially on employment—continue to signal growth. This week, we’ll see Fed meeting minutes and the latest numbers on consumer confidence.
