For only the 2nd time in a decade, the Federal Reserve raised its short-term interest rate target. Meanwhile, both manufacturing output and retail sales were a bit soft during November.
Manufacturing and Home Sales Inch Out Gains in September: What We Learned During the Week of October 17 – 21
September featured moderate growth in manufacturing, existing home sales, and in leading economic indicators.
The Fed Stays Put Again (But Some Were Ready to Make a Move): What We Learned During the Week of September 19 – 23
Despite the dissent of 3 of its voting members, the FOMC keeps its interest rate target steady once again. Meanwhile, tight inventories clip home sales during August.
