Consumers slowed their spending as they sent mixed signals about their mood. Here are the five things we learned from U.S. economic data released during the week ending March 31. Consumer spending slowed and inflation cooled off in February. The Bureau of Economic Analysis reports that real Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) slipped 0.1 percent after surging 1.5 percent... Continue Reading →
Another Rate Bump: March 20 – 24
The Federal Reserve bumps up short-term interest rates again while stating that the banking system is sound.
Gains in Durable Goods and the Service Sector: February 27 – March 3
Core durable goods orders grew in January.
