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Everyday Economics: A stalled labor market and why the next data points matter
Last week’s jobs report wasn’t a “good” report, but it wasn’t a collapse either. Payrolls are still growing modestly, and the unemployment rate hasn’t...
Everyday Economics: Why this week’s labor data matters more than the headlines
This week’s economic calendar brings familiar names – the ISM Manufacturing and Services indices – but the real focus is the return of government...
Everyday Economics: Housing takes center stage as we ring in the new year
As we step into a new year, housing data takes center stage. After the Christmas holiday, markets are shifting from reflection to recalibration –...
Everyday Economics: A quiet data week, but loud signals for the economy
With Christmas approaching, the coming week will be light on fresh economic data. That does not mean markets – or policymakers – are flying...
Everyday Economics: A divided Fed heads into a critical data week
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates again last week, lowering the target range for the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to 3½–3¾...