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In this morning’s data, Retail Sales for July were flat for the month, one-tenth less than expected. For the month, Non-store retailers were relatively strong, up 2.7%, while Gasoline Stations, down -1.8%, and Motor Vehicle & Parts Dealers, down -1.6%, were weak....

Announced this morning, the Consumer Price Index was unchanged in July and increased 8.5% on an annual basis, both less than expected.  Monthly prices for Fuel Oil, down -11.0%, and Gasoline, down -7.7%, were the leading decliners.  The core rate, which excludes...

Announced this morning, the economy added 528,000 jobs in July, much higher than expected and the previous month was also revised higher. The Education and Health Services industry remained strong, while the Motor Vehicles and Parts industry was weak. The Unemployment...

Announced this morning, Personal Income increased 0.6% in June, slightly higher than expected and unchanged from the previous month’s revised figure.  Personal Spending increased 1.1% in June, also slightly higher than expected and significantly higher than the...

In this morning’s data, Housing Starts were 1,559,000 in June, less than expected and a -2.0% decrease increase from the previous month when an increase was expected. In addition, Building Permits were 1,685,000 in June, a bit higher than expected but still a decrease...

Announced this morning, Personal Income increased 0.5% in May, as expected and unchanged from the revised figure from the previous month. Personal Spending increased 0.2% in May, less than expected and the previous month was revised lower; however Real Personal...

Announced this morning, the Consumer Price Index increased 1.3% in June and 9.1% on an annual basis, higher than expected. Monthly prices for Gasoline, up 11.2%, and Utility Gas Service (natural gas), up 8.2%, were again especially strong. The core rate, which...