Macro
Age Mix of the Workforce Is Not Holding Down Wages
FMI’s commentary on the effects on demographics shifts in employment on average wages.
Data Round-Up: More Job Openings than Unemployed People for Fourth Month
FMI’s review of today’s June JOLTS results.
Home Price Appreciation Will Moderate, But Not Yet
FMI’s commentary on the home price trend.
Data Round-Up: Another Strong Jobs Report -- Private Payroll Trend Improving
FMI’s analyses of this morning’s July Employment, June International Trade and July Non-Manufacturing Index reports.
FOMC Takes ‘Strong’ Stand on the Economy
FMI’s commentary on today’s FOMC post-meeting statement.
Data Round-Up: Regional Surveys Show Continuing Momentum; Real Cons. Poised for +3% in 18Q3
FMI’s analyses of today’s final data for the month, including June Personal Income, July Chicago Purchasing Managers Index, May Home Prices and July Conference Board Consumer Confidence reports, as well as our Summary of major data released in July and Schedule of major data reports in August.
Data Round-Up: Look for at Least +4% Real GDP in 18Q2; Solid Outlook for 18H2
FMI’s analyses of today’s June Durable Goods Orders and June Advance Indicators (Goods-trade, wholesale & retail inventories) reports, as well as a review of the latest Weekly UI Claims & Rail Traffic data.
Data Round-Up: Existing Home Sales Slump for Third Month; Inventory Turning Up
FMI’s review of this morning’s June Existing Home Sales report
Data Round-Up: Private Payroll Jobs Gains, U.S. Exports Remain Quite Strong
FMI’s analyses of today’s June Employment and May International Trade reports.
Supplier Bottlenecks Reflect Strong Growth, Not Trade Panic
FMI’s commentary on supplier delivery bottlenecks and potential distortions from new tariffs.