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July 31
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THE EXPECTED & THEUNEXPECTED |
Wages and salaries revised down to only 2.9% growth; ECI more favorable but no big acceleration; household growth tumbles but homeownership up slightly; Travel gets no boost from easing prices; Home sales and prices have peaked; Mortgage apps no longer rising, refi's have flatlined
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July 31
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THE EXPECTED & THEUNEXPECTED |
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July 25
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HANDOUT |
HANDOUT
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July 12
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JOBS FOR ALL? |
Employment/Population Ratios Move Up; 2Q Payroll trends vs. Year Ago; Surprising Rise in Workweek; Population Growth Lowest Since 1970's; Credit Unions Gain Share as Banks Reduce Lending; Spending Plan Direction Unclear |
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July 5
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WHICH WAY NOW? |
Real Spending Slower Despite Income gains; Strong March Helps 3 Month Trend; Prices Easing, but Not Enough; Consumer Vehicle Gains Outpace Industry; Poor Start to summer fo Travel Industry; Not Enough Housing, or Rosy Population Estimates? |
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