Consumer Spending Spikes Retail Sales in March of this Year
After unexpected strength, consumer spending spiked retail sales to end the week. However, Thursday’s report caused little reaction.
CPI Shows Inflation Plummet as Mortgage Rates Actually Climb
As CPI shows inflation plummet, most investors expect moderate U.S. economic growth this year and weakness in other regions.
GDP Triumphs Over Forecasts for Stronger Economic Growth This Quarter
The latest data saw GDP triumph over forecasts, reflecting stronger economic growth this quarter and an unfavorable reaction for rates.
Core CPI Reflects Steady Inflation After the Latest Fed Meeting
As the latest core CPI report reflects steady inflation, investors received little major news from the Fed meeting after a quiet week.
Excelling Labor Market Actually Now Offsets Sluggish Manufacturing Sector
This week, the excelling labor market actually offset weak manufacturing data and concern over the pace of global economic growth this week.
Focus on the Fed Influences Mortgage Rates This Week
As analysts place focus on the Fed minutes, mortgage rates fluctuated, ending the week higher than they were.
Provocative Selloff Sees Stocks & Dow Fall Suddenly
This week, a provocative selloff saw stocks fall suddenly. Additionally, the Dow Jones plummeted than 1,000 points.
Focus on French Election Spikes Volatility in Mortgage Rates
This week, mortgage rates faced volatility as there remained a strong focus on the French election with the vote on Sunday.