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FMI Weekly Data Preview: August 11-15

written by Michael Lewis on August 11, 2014

FMI’s Preview of this week’s major data reports. With conditions uncertain and likely deteriorating in both Ukraine and the Middle East, geopolitics will continue to be in the forefront.

Fed ‘Macroprudential Policy’ No Substitute for Proper Rates

written by Michael Lewis on August 11, 2014

FMI’s commentary on the Fed’s new emphasis on regulatory policy.

Data Round-Up: NFIB, JOLTS Show Improving Labor Markets, Rising Wages

written by Michael Lewis on August 12, 2014

FMI’s reviews of today’s July NFIB Small Business Optimism Index and June Job Openings & Labor Turnover Survey data.

Data Round-Up: UI Claims Holding Near Structural Lows

written by Michael Lewis on August 14, 2014

FMI’s reviews of the latest Weekly UI Claims & Rail Traffic data and the June Import/Export Prices report.

Deja vu: Yellen Out to Repeat Greenspan's Disastrous Policy

written by Michael Lewis on August 15, 2014

FMI’s commentary on ominous historical parallels to Yellen’s intended policy course.

FMI Data Analysis: August 15

written by Michael Lewis on August 15, 2014

Solid industrial production report

Weekly Data Preview: August 4-8

written by Michael Lewis on August 04, 2014

The highlight of this week’s few releases will be Wednesday’s International Trade report for June.

Vehicle Sales Remain Healthy in July

written by Michael Lewis on August 04, 2014

Vehicle sales reached an estimated 16.4 mm units in July (seasonally-adjusted at annual rate). While down a bit from June’s cycle high of 16.8 mm, sales were in line with the strong 14Q2 average.

Preview of Data Releases: May 27 - 30, 2014

written by Michael Lewis on May 27, 2014

Also of note this week will be April Durable Goods Orders and Personal Income reports on Tuesday and Friday, respectively. Tuesday’s March Home Prices data should show continued solid year-over-year appreciation, though momentum is slowing gradually.