“Low overall inflation again carried over to common Valentine√¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s Day gifts in 2017, with prices rising at or below the average pace.”
Month: February 2018
“January 2018 saw December√¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s trend of above-consensus economic reports taper off, though the data suggests strong underlying fundamentals in the U.S. economy, supported by solid consumer spending.”
“Yields have started 2018 off on a volatile note, which has been somewhat painful and disconcerting for fixed income investors.”
“Although it can be difficult to experience these declines, the underlying fundamentals of the economy and markets are pointing to the potential for continued growth in 2018 and beyond.”
“Friday’s sharp stock market decline might have led us to forget that just a few days ago many claimed the stock market was melting up.”
“The latest data on GDP, inflation, and the job market continue to paint a positive picture of the U.S. economy.”
