Behind the Numbers Archive
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Behind the Numbers - Feb 9, 2024
Methodical Baby Steps - Making up for a lack of major economic data this week was a slew of FedSpeak. As expected, numerous Federal Reserve officials took the opportunity to expand on the...
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Behind the Numbers - Feb 2, 2024
Marching into May - When it comes to clarity, the Federal Reserve Chair wins the prize this week. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, whether accidentally or subconsciously on purpose...
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Behind the Numbers - Jan 26, 2024
Growth Keeps Growing - The U.S. economy continues to defy expectations. Despite predictions that it should be entering into a recession at any time, the economy continues to advance while...
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Behind the Numbers - Jan 19, 2024
Mixed Messages - The promise of lower rates to come is having a mixed effect on the housing market. Mortgage rates are down over 100 basis points since October and are at the lowest level...
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Behind the Numbers - Jan 5, 2024
Jobs Finish 2023 on a High Note - The U.S. added 216,000 jobs in December to finish the year with a gain of 2.69 million jobs. While this is 43% less than the total number of jobs added in 2022, the increase is...