Oct 28, 2024
VOLUME 222: WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 25 2024 The leading indicators for the U.S. economy declined by 0.5% in September, primarily due to challenges in key sectors such as housing and manufacturing. However, this dip doesn’t point to any significant economic risks. Five of...
Oct 22, 2024
Limited new construction resulted in a lower quarterly increase in vacancy. The Q3 national rate was up 10 basis points from last quarter to 17.7%. CBD vs. Suburban Vacancy Office Under Construction 50.3 Million Square Feet Construction pricing and uncertainty in...
Oct 21, 2024
VOLUME 221: WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 19, 2024 The 0.4% rise in headline retail sales for September was driven by a strong increase in underlying control group sales, putting real consumption on track for 3.2% annualized growth in Q3. By sector, gasoline station sales fell...
Oct 14, 2024
VOLUME 220: WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 12, 2024 The larger-than-expected increase in the September Consumer Price Index (CPI) does not signal a renewed surge in inflation, nor will it prevent the Federal Reserve from proceeding with a 25 basis point rate cut at its November...
Sep 18, 2024
VOLUME 216: WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 Higher shelter and transport services costs drove the stronger-than-expected rise in core inflation in August. Despite this, the disappointing inflation data makes it more likely that officials will be cautious about easing,...
Sep 9, 2024
Capital Markets U.S. Snapshot: Q2 2024 Signs of a market recovery emerged in Q2, but the start of Q3 has created uncertainty. Underlying data indicated a stronger-than-anticipated economic backdrop with advanced Q2 GDP outperforming, stock indices hitting all-time...