Alicia Summers
U.S. Economy Adds 256K Jobs In December, Unemployment Holds At 4.1%, But Market Reacts To Fed Concerns
The U.S. economy added 256,000 jobs in December, surpassing expectations and keeping the unemployment rate steady at 4.1%.
Alicia Summers
Consumer Sentiment Hits 5-Month High as Spending Rises – Here’s Why
Consumer sentiment has risen to 74, marking five consecutive months of improvement and reaching its highest level since April 2024.
Alicia Summers
Job Gains Mask Economic Worries As Unemployment And Inflation Loom
David Stryzewski, CEO of Sound Planning Group, joins Alicia Summers to discuss job data contradictions, Trump’s deregulation plans, economic effects of cutting waste, and the Fed’s potential rate cut.
Alicia Summers
Consumer Confidence Rises Despite Inflation Concerns, Expert Weighs In
Consumer confidence in the U.S. improved slightly in early September, with the University of Michigan’s index rising to 69, beating expectations. Inflation expectations have dropped for four consecutive months,
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July PCE Inflation Index Slows; Fed Rate Cut Likely.
In July, the PCE Inflation Index rose by 2.5%, slightly below the forecasted 2.6% and up 0.2% from June. This slower-than-expected inflation may lead the Fed to consider lowering interest rates in September.
Alicia Summers
Inflation Concerns Outweigh Trump Indictments In Voter Priorities
Donald Trump seems to keep bouncing back after every effort to bring him down, the indictments, the conviction. Why is that? When you check the polls to see what issues matter most to voters, inflation tops the list.
Alicia Summers
Wholesale Prices Surge, Sparking Inflation Concerns
The producer price index released today shows a surge in wholesale prices, the highest in a year according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, sparking concerns about inflationary pressures and broader implications.
Alicia Summers
Consumer Confidence Dips to 4-Month Low
Consumer confidence, out today, is at its lowest reading in 4 months. Confidence stands at 104.7 today compared to 104.8 in February.
Alicia Summers
February Consumer Sentiment Dips: Expert Analysis by Sound Planning Group CEO
The consumer sentiment report is out, showing a slight decline in February from the month before.
Alicia Summers
Inflation Readings Come in Hotter-Than-Expected
Producer prices came in higher than expected today, so did the consumers prices earlier this week. Producer prices show what producers pay to make goods, which ultimately affects consumers.