The first set of data reflecting the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic—jobless data—came out last week.
Layoffs Skyrocketed in Mid-March: March 23 – 27
Bracing for a Halt: March 16 – 20
This past week’s jobless claims data is only a taste of what is about to come.
Increased Economic Activity, Decreased Durable Goods Orders: December 23 – 27
The U.S. economy expanded more quickly in November, but durable goods orders faltered.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 