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December 11, 2024

Consumer price index edged higher in November

While it held few surprises, the November inflation report also illustrated little progress toward the Fed’s inflation target.
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December 06, 2024

Unemployment crept up in November despite a sharp rebound in job creation

The bounce back in payrolls in November was widely expected but doesn’t change the underlying trend in labor conditions.
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December 05, 2024

How does the strong stock market performance in 2024 stack up to history?

Investors have been rewarded again this year with equity returns well above the long-term average. Notably though, years of such strong returns aren’t as uncommon as many might think.
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Strong car sales paved the way for solid retail sales in November.

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Unemployment crept up in November despite a sharp rebound in job creation

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How does the strong stock market performance in 2024 stack up to history?

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Q3 GDP growth remained solid, driven by consumer spending

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