Research July Economic Commentary: Mid-2024 Becomes New Expected Timeline for Declining Fed Funds Rates There were no real surprises in the economic data reported in June. Reports for some key metrics came in a bit stronger than expected, but the overall... July 19, 2023
Research June Economic Commentary: Fed Funds Target Range Expected to Hold at June Meeting The month of May was dominated by concerns over the extension of the debt ceiling. Fortunately, a rare exhibition of bipartisan negotiation and... June 8, 2023
Research May Economic Commentary: Inflation Improves as Markets Brace for Possible Recession April witnessed ongoing stress among the regional banks as concerns have moved from unrealized losses in bank securities and the flight of uninsured... May 15, 2023
Research April Economic Commentary: Labor Market Remains Most Resilient Part of Today’s Economy The past month has seen further slowing in most economic activity reports. Inflation is improving but is still elevated, and there is ongoing... April 20, 2023
Research February Economic Commentary: U.S. Economy Giving Off Mixed Signals in Early 2023 End of the year reports released in January showed an economy with little momentum going into the new year. A few of the early reports for January... February 10, 2023