Matthew Krumholz 
Stay Ahead, Market Insights April 11th, 2024. In March 2024, inflation rose to 3.5%, up from February’s 3.2%, signaling sustained economic stability and delaying expected interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Energy and housing costs played significant roles, potentially impacting the upcoming November elections. Despite policymakers’ efforts, challenges persist in managing inflation’s effects, as … Read more
Market Data: Economic Report Flash Facts Economic Data: April 10th, 2024 Topline/ in March, the CPI-U increased 0.4%, same as February. Over 12 months, all items rose 3.5%. Shelter and gasoline drove the increase. Energy rose 1.1%. Food increased marginally. Core index rose 0.4%, with notable increases in shelter, insurance, and medical care
Stay Informed and Stay Ahead: Market Watch, April 9th, 2024. Wall Street Early Week Edition Market Highlights & Analysis: Indices, Sectors, and More… Economic Data: NFIB optimism index down from last month. Market Indices: DJIA (-0.02%), S&P 500 (+0.14%), Nasdaq Composite (+0.32%). Sector Performance: 9 of 11 sectors higher; Real Estate (+1.291%) leading, Financials (-0.50%) … Read more
Stay Informed and Stay Ahead: Economic Information, March 14th, 2024. Weekly Major U.S. Economic Reports 3-14-24 There was a downturn in retail sales, while initial jobless claims remained relatively stable. Both the Producer Price Index (PPI) and Core PPI saw slight upticks in February, bolstering year-over-year expansion, with PPI showing a moderate increase and Core … Read more
Stay Informed and Stay Ahead: Opinion, March 13th, 2024. Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, is known for disciplined value based investing and longer-term vision. Despite past success, his traditional market model faces challenges in today’s markets. Pivot in Market Dynamics: Recent years have witnessed profound shifts in market dynamics. The ascendancy of technology and … Read more
Market Data: Economic Reports Flash Economic Data: March 12, 2024: U.S. inflation exceeded expectations in February, yet it had minimal impact on forecasts for the Federal Reserve’s anticipated rate cuts later this year NFIB optimism index for February stands at 89.4%, slightly down from 89.9% Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.4% in February, with … Read more
Stay Informed and Stay Ahead: Economic Information, March 14th, 2024. Weekly Major U.S. Economic Reports 3-14-24 There was a downturn in retail sales, while initial jobless claims remained relatively stable. Both the Producer Price Index (PPI) and Core PPI saw slight upticks in February, bolstering year-over-year expansion, with PPI showing a moderate increase and Core … Read more
Stay Informed and Stay Ahead: Market Watch, March 6th, 2024. Wall Street Mid-Week Edition Market Highlights & Analysis: Indices, Sectors, and More… Economic Data: ADP employment at 140,000, U.S. wholesale inventories down 0.3%, job openings stable at 8.9 million. Fed Chair Powell testifies. Market Indices: DJIA (+0.20%), S&P 500 (+0.51%), Nasdaq Composite (+0.58%). Sector Performance: … Read more
Stay Informed and Stay Ahead: Economic Information, March 1st, 2024. Overview | Weekly Major U.S. Economic Reports Weekly Major U.S. Economic Reports Week Ending 3-1-24 Market Data: Economic Reports Key Economic PCE Data: In January, the Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) index, a key measure of inflation based on what consumers spend, showed a 0.3% increase, … Read more
Stay Informed and Stay Ahead: Market Watch, February 29th, 2024. Market Highlights & Analysis: Indices, Sectors, and More… Economic Data: In January, PCE index rose by 0.3%, meeting expectations. Year-over-year PCE stood at 2.4%, aligning with forecasts and down from 2.6%. Market Indices: DJIA (+0.12%), S&P 500 (+0.52%), Nasdaq Composite (+0.90%). Sector Performance: 8 of … Read more