Jan 10, 2025
DEC 11, 2024: Throughout 2024, the U.S. economy demonstrated unexpected resilience, defying earlier forecasts of a mild recession. Robust consumer spending, low unemployment, and stronger-than-expected GDP growth exceeded expectations. However, despite these positive...
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...
