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Highlights of the Week – November 27 United States• In a quiet week for markets, there is plenty to be thankful for in the U.S. economy. In 2017 growth has accelerated and unemployment is at a 17-year low. The economy is showing signs of rebounding from the impacts of the devastating hurricanes.• Fed Chair Janet …
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Highlights of the Week – November 20 United States• It was an eventful week across financial markets, with a plethora of economic data, Fed speeches, and political developments keeping investors busy.• Domestic economic data was robust and beat expectations. Following on hurricane-induced weakness previously retail sales, housing starts and industrial production get a significant boost …
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Highlights of the Week – November 14 United States• With little to digest on the data front, attention was devoted to political developments this week. Stock markets remained upbeat through Wednesday, given optimistic expectations on tax reform, supportive earnings reports and gains among energy stocks.• However, market sentiment turned down thereafter, as developments on tax …
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Highlights of the Week – October 30/17 United States• U.S. equities this week managed to recover from earlier losses following strong earnings and a series of upbeat economic data. Durable goods orders and new home sales surprised to the upside, while the House approved a budget plan, adding to the upbeat tone.• The advance estimate …
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Highlights of the Week – October 24 United States• Equity markets continued their winning streak this week. The economic data was generally supportive of the cheerful mood, with the Empire and Philly Fed indices both posting better-than-expected improvements in October.• Next week’s GDP data is likely to confirm solid growth in Q3, if somewhat dented …
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Highlights of the Week – October 10 United States• Recent U.S. economic data has been distorted by hurricanes with the volatility likely to persist in the coming weeks. This theme came across this week, with auto sales, ISM indices, trade and payrolls all impacted.• Auto sales surprised to the upside, as affected consumers begun to …
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Highlights of the Week – October 4United States• Investors paid close attention to developments from the White House this week, with President Trump’s tax overhaul proposal helping to send the S&P 500 to new highs.• Inflation disappointed again in August, but some states are beginning to display meaningful wage acceleration, as we noted in our …
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