Economic commentary issued in January 2020, primarily analyzing data and economic indicators covering the month of December 2019 – while also looking ahead to upcoming data releases. Check back often for new insights.
Q4 2019 Employment Cost Index: Growth In Labor Costs Remains Orderly
Q4 Real GDP: No Surprises, But Business Investment Remains A Concern
2019 Nonfarm Employment: Regions Footprint
December New Home Sales: Soft End To A Solid Year
Economic Preview for the week of Jan. 27
December Existing Home Sales: Sales Beat To The Upside, Listings Miss To The Downside
Economic Preview for the week of Jan. 20
December Industrial Production: Some Encouraging Details Beneath A Weak Headline Print
December Residential Construction: 2019 Ends Not With A Whimper But A Bang …
December Retail Sales: More About The Calendar Than The Consumer: Part Deux
December Consumer Price Index: Few Signs Of Meaningful Inflation Pressure
Economic Preview for the week of Jan. 13
2020 Economic Outlook: What’s Wrong With This Picture?
December Employment Report: Revised Data On Hours And Earnings Raise Questions
Economic Preview for the week of Jan. 6
December ISM Manufacturing Index: A Weak End To A Year To Forget