Headlines to start the week: — U of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index hit its lowest level (66.8) since November 2011, on escalating inflation, higher inflation expectat
Headlines discussed at LNWM’s Monday morning briefing: — The world’s largest trade deal, know as the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership or RCEP, will t
Headlines discussed at LNWM’s Monday morning briefing: — The US economy grew 2% annualized in 3rd quarter 2021, much lower than the 2.6% expected and the slowest p
— Initial and continuing jobless claims hit pandemic era lows as enhanced unemployment benefits fade. — The S&P 500 hit an all-time record high on Thursday bef
— New claims for US unemployment benefits totaled 293,000 for the week ended 0ct. 9, the lowest weekly level since August 2021. — A key gauge of US consumer sentim
— The US Congress agreed to raise the federal debt ceiling by $480 billion until Dec. 3; new negotiations will take place then unless a budget deal is reached. — 1
Top-of-mind headlines as we start the week: — S&P 500 earnings for 3rd quarter 2021 are expected to be +29.4% higher vs. same quarter last year, with the energy and
Top-of-mind economic headlines as we start the week: — August existing home sales fell 2% from July (1st drop in 14 months) and are down 1.5% from Aug. 2020, in si
Top-of-mind headlines as we start the week: — US consumer prices were up 5.3% in August vs. year-ago and 0.3% vs. June, mostly due to food and energy costs. — The