07|05|2022

Leading Indicator Watch | July 1, 2022

Highlights from the July 1st Leading Indicator Watch: Continuing Jobless claims fell to 1,328k from 1,331k while Initial jobless claims fell to 231k from 233k. Be sure to check...

06|27|2022

Leading Indicator Watch | June 24, 2022

Highlights from the June 24th Leading Indicator Watch: The S&P 500 rose by 236.90 points, ending at 3,911.74 and is down 17.93% YTD (out of bear market territory). The...

06|21|2022

Leading Indicator Watch | June 17, 2022

Highlights from the June 17th Leading Indicator Watch: Retail Sales (MoM)(May) fell -.3%, confirming inflation’s impact on discretionary spending (includes auto purchases). Core Retail rose .5% but was below expectations....

06|13|2022

Leading Indicator Watch | June 10, 2022

Highlights from the June 10th Leading Indicator Watch: The Consumer Price Index (YoY)(May) ticked higher to 8.6% from 8.3%, sparking market selloffs. Core CPI (YoY) (May), which excludes energy...

06|06|2022

Leading Indicator Watch | June 3, 2022

Highlights from the June 3rd Leading Indicator Watch: Continuing Jobless claims fell to 1,309k from 1,343k and initial jobless claims fell to 200k from 211k. JOLTs Job Openings (Apr)...

05|30|2022

Leading Indicator Watch | May 27, 2022

Highlights from the May 27th Leading Indicator Watch: Personal spending remained steady even with cost pressures, rising .9% for the month of April. Be sure to check out more...

05|23|2022

Leading Indicator Watch | May 20, 2022

Highlights from the May 20th Leading Indicator Watch: Building Permits, Housing Starts and Existing Home Sales (MoM)(Apr) declined by -3.2%, -.2% and -2.4%, respectively, with rising interest rates &...

05|16|2022

Leading Indicator Watch | May 13, 2022

Highlights from the May 13th Leading Indicator Watch: Michigan Consumer Sentiment (May) fell to 59.1 from 65.2 (April). Missing expectations of a slip to 64.0. Be sure to check...

05|09|2022

Leading Indicator Watch | May 6, 2022

Highlights from the May 6th Leading Indicator Watch: Continuing Jobless claims fell to 1,384k from 1,403k. Initial jobless claims rose to 200k from 181k. JOLTS Job Openings (Mar) rose...

05|02|2022

Leading Indicator Watch | April 29, 2022

Highlights from the April 29th Leading Indicator Watch: Michigan Consumer Sentiment (April) rose to 65.2 from 59.4 (Mar) following poor inflation figures. Personal Spending rose 1.1% during this time....