October 1, 2018
Last week was a busy one on the economic data front. It gave us a solid look at the consumer—both how they feel and what they are actually doing—as well as at business activity and some housing data. The week ahead will also be very busy. We’ll have looks at business sentiment across the board, the trade balance, and, most important, the job market.
September 24, 2018
Last week’s economic data was all about housing, but the week ahead will be a busy one. It will give us a solid look at the consumer’s thoughts and actions, as well as business activity and housing data.
September 17, 2018
Last week’s data started with prices and whether inflation was picking up. This week’s economic data is all about housing.
September 10, 2018
Last week was a short but very busy period for economic news, with looks at business sentiment, the trade balance, and, most important, the job market. This week’s data will start with prices and concerns over inflation.
September 5, 2018
Last week was all about the consumer—what they are earning, what they are spending, and how confident they are. The week ahead is short but busy, with looks at business sentiment, the trade balance, and, most important, the job market.
August 30, 2018
As we approach the end of summer (I know, not technically), it seems like it never really happened. During most summers, a lack of economic news reduces me to writing about lobster rolls. This summer, however, there was no shortage of things to write about.
August 30, 2018
Will the economy remain healthy in 2019, especially as the effects of the tax cuts start to fade? I talked about this and more earlier today on CNBC's Squawk Box.
August 27, 2018
Today’s post is from Sam Millette, a fixed income analyst on Commonwealth’s Investment Management and Research team.
August 20, 2018
Today’s post is from Sam Millette, a fixed income analyst on Commonwealth’s Investment Management and Research team.
Last week’s major economic releases were focused mainly on housing and consumers. The news was a mixed bag for both. This week will be relatively quiet, with only two major data releases.
August 17, 2018
My name is Sam Millette, and I’m a fixed income analyst on the Investment Management and Research team here at Commonwealth. I focus on analyzing individual municipal bonds (munis) for our advisors and their clients. As you are likely aware, munis are primarily bonds that have been issued by local municipal governments to finance public investments. Income from these bonds is often exempt from federal and state income tax, which makes them attractive investments for high-net-worth individuals in a high tax bracket.
