WEEKLY VANTAGE POINT: APRIL 17 – 21, 2017

Reports to Watch The week is full of key economic data from a variety of sectors. Manufacturing data kicks off the week with the Empire State Index on Monday, followed by the Philadelphia Fed Index on Thursday. Housing numbers will … Continue reading

MMG WEEKLY – WHAT ARE THEY SAYING THIS WEEK?

MMG WEEKLY – WHAT ARE THEY SAYING THIS WEEK?

Forecast for the Week While the week is jam-packed with key economic reports, the March 14-15 Federal Open Market Committee meeting and release of the monetary policy statement will likely be the headline grabber. Inflation data from Tuesday’s Producer Price … Continue reading

MMG WEEKLY – WHAT ARE THEY SAYING THIS WEEK?

MMG WEEKLY – WHAT ARE THEY SAYING THIS WEEK?

Forecast for the Week What direction will the 2017 job growth trend line go after a strong start in January? Economic news kicks off on Wednesday with the ADP National Employment Report and Productivity numbers from the fourth quarter of … Continue reading

MMG WEEKLY – WHAT ARE THEY SAYING THIS WEEK?

MMG WEEKLY – WHAT ARE THEY SAYING THIS WEEK?

Forecast for the Week The week is loaded with headline reports. Which ones will land above the fold and move markets? Pending Home Sales will be delivered Monday. Manufacturing data releases start on Monday with Durable Goods Orders. The Chicago … Continue reading

MMG WEEKLY – WHAT ARE THEY SAYING THIS WEEK?

MMG WEEKLY – WHAT ARE THEY SAYING THIS WEEK?

Forecast for the Week Housing news will be the bookends of a short week. Markets are closed Monday in observance of Presidents Day. In housing news, Existing Home Sales will be released on Wednesday followed by New Home Sales on … Continue reading

WHAT TO WATCH: CONSUMER PRICE INDEX

WHAT TO WATCH: CONSUMER PRICE INDEX

Signs of inflation can move the Stock and Bond markets and impact home loan rates, which are tied to Mortgage Bonds. Here are important details to know. What is the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report? CPI measures consumer inflation and … Continue reading