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OCTOBER 23, 2023

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

In his post-announcement press conference, Fed Chair Powell remarked the inflation battle would continue, and upcoming economic data would inform the FOMC’s future rate hike decision. In their economic projections, 12 of 19 Fed officials expect to raise rates once more this year. in the fourth quarter, down from June’s 3.9%

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OCTOBER 31, 2022

Stocks overcame poor earnings results from some of America’s largest companies to post gains last week as investors cheered positive earnings surprises, easing inflation and a rebound in economic growth. Economic Growth Exceeds Expectations. This Week: Key Economic Data. Get tax help. It increased 4.2%, well below the 7.3%

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MARCH 18, 2024

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MARCH 4, 2024

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OCTOBER 30, 2023

Economic data released on Thursday showed remarkable economic strength, with above-consensus forecast growth in third-quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and September’s durable goods orders, with only a minor uptick in initial jobless claims. 5 This Week: Key Economic Data Wednesday: FOMC Announcement. Jobless Claims.

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OCTOBER 2, 2023

Mixed Economic Signals Amid recent signs of a labor market cooling (a hopeful sign for ending rate hikes), last Thursday’s initial jobless claims report showed only a slight increase of 204,000. 6 This Week: Key Economic Data Monday: Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing Index. PCE is the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge.)

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Weekly Market Insights: September Stocks Open In Positive Territory Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Falling bond yields–spurred by weak economic data–helped lift stocks to weekly gains. A downward revision of Q2 economic growth and fresh signs of a cooling labor market reversed the recent rise in bond yield.

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MARCH 25, 2024

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FEBRUARY 12, 2024

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MARCH 11, 2024

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AUGUST 1, 2022

Stocks on Thursday shrugged off news of a second-consecutive quarter of negative economic growth to build on Wednesday’s gains as fresh earnings continued to comfort, if not impress, investors. It was the second-consecutive quarter of negative economic growth, meeting the technical definition of a recession. Economy Contracts .

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DECEMBER 26, 2023

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JANUARY 8, 2024

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OCTOBER 9, 2023

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JANUARY 2, 2024

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DECEMBER 18, 2023

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JULY 10, 2023

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NOVEMBER 27, 2023

They further said that future rate decisions will be based on fresh economic data, offering no indication that a rate cut was forthcoming, as many analysts are increasingly anticipating for 2024. This Week: Key Economic Data Monday: New Home Sales. Source: Econoday, November 24, 2023 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S.

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OCTOBER 16, 2023

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Stocks fell last week as soft economic data rattled investors focused on the Fed’s next move with interest rates. 1,2 Economic Data Unsettles Investors The four-day trading week got off to a rough start as weak manufacturing data reawakened recessionary fears. 6,7 This Week: Key Economic Data Monday: Wholesale Inventories.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2023

5 This Week: Key Economic Data Thursday: Jobless Claims. Source: Econoday, November 3, 2023 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. economic data releases (including key economic indicators), Federal Reserve policy meetings, and speaking engagements of Federal Reserve officials. Friday: Consumer Sentiment.

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AUGUST 7, 2023

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DECEMBER 11, 2023

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

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NOVEMBER 13, 2023

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DECEMBER 4, 2023

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JANUARY 12, 2023

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APRIL 24, 2023

The first was disappointing earnings results, coupled with the absence of earnings guidance from some companies due to an uncertain economic climate. Weak economic data, including declines in housing and leading economic indicators, also weighed on investor sentiment. 5 This Week: Key Economic Data Tuesday: Consumer Confidence.

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JANUARY 22, 2024

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AUGUST 2, 2024

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APRIL 3, 2023

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AUGUST 22, 2022

Despite the week’s losses, stocks exhibited resiliency in the face of a string of troubling economic news that included flat retail sales, weak housing numbers, an inversion in the yield curve, and tepid economic data out of China. This Week: Key Economic Data. PANW), Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (ZM). New Home Sales.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

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