Economy, Strategy & Finance Data Reactions
2024
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Bank of Japan raised rates for the first time in 17 years
March 20 | Markus Schomer, Senior Economist, Finance, Risk and Strategy, The Conference Board | Comments (0)The Bank of Japan ended its long-standing negative interest rate policy that was in place since 2016
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Feb retail sales saw tepid growth following a weak January
March 14 | Erik Lundh, Senior Economist, Global, The Conference Board | Comments (0)Key drivers and insights on the latest retail sales data.
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Feb CPI shows stubborn inflationary pressures
March 12 | Erik Lundh, Senior Economist, Global, The Conference Board | Comments (0)Analysis of the latest inflation readings: What you need to know.
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Strong Payrolls and Lofty Wages to Keep Fed Waiting for Cuts
March 08 | Dana M. Peterson, Chief Economist and Leader, Economy, Strategy & Finance Center, The Conference Board | Comments (0)Commentary on today’s US Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation Report.
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Inflation intensified in January but spending cooled
February 29 | Erik Lundh, Senior Economist, Global, The Conference Board | Comments (0)What you need to know about the latest inflation, incomes, and spending data.
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Retail sales stumbled in January
February 15 | Erik Lundh, Senior Economist, Global, The Conference Board | Comments (0)What you need to know about the latest retail sales data.
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Jan CPI reading makes Fed cuts unlikely in the near-term
February 13 | Erik Lundh, Senior Economist, Global, The Conference Board | Comments (0)Insights on the latest inflation readings.
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The US labor market continued its strength in January
February 02 | Selcuk Eren, Former Senior Economist, The Conference Board | Comments (0)Today’s jobs report revealed that the US labor market continued to be resilient.
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Developed Market Central Bank Watch - January 2024
February 02 | Markus Schomer, Senior Economist, Finance, Risk and Strategy, The Conference Board | Comments (0)This month featured six monetary policy meetings among the group of 12 major Developed Market central banks that The Conference Board follows.
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Fed holds rates steady, but says cuts are on the horizon
January 31 | Erik Lundh, Senior Economist, Global, The Conference Board | Comments (0)On the economy, Chair Powell said that growth was “solid to strong” in 2023 but that he expects it to moderate.
