Consumer spending, measured by Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE), makes up approximately two-thirds of the economy and is a direct …
Durable Goods
Durable goods orders, which are orders to buy products that are expected to last at least three years, indicate …
Chicago Fed National Activity Index
The Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) is an indicator designed to gauge overall economic activity and related inflationary pressure. It …
Employment Situation
The Employment Situation is a report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics that gives us a look at the employment …
Funding College Expenses with 529 Plans
Having funds available for the pursuits of higher education commonly is a financial planning point of interest among our clientele. …
Fed Interest Rate Decision
In a widely anticipated move, the FOMC announced on Wednesday that it was hiking interest rates by 50 basis points—the …
Manufacturing PMI
The Manufacturing PMI (formerly the ISM Manufacturing Index) is derived from a survey of purchasing managers and their outlook on …