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Labor Market Steadies in April as Job Openings Rise and Turnover Stays Muted
The U.S. labor market remained resilient in April, with job openings ticking higher and signs of stability emerging despite ongoing economic and policy...
Animal Spirits Index, Measuring Confidence, Hope, Fear, and Pessimism Turns Negative in March Amid Rising Trade Uncertainty
The Animal Spirits Index (ASI) in the United States slipped back into negative territory in March 2025, reaching -0.34, according to the latest...
Tariff Surge Sparks Stagflation Concerns as U.S. Economic Outlook Dims
The U.S. economy is facing a new set of headwinds as recently enacted tariffs usher in a modest but concerning stagflationary shock, according...
Wells Fargo: Small Business Optimism Declines as Tariffs and Labor Market Concerns Weigh on Sentiment
Small business sentiment in the U.S. showed signs of moderation in February 2025, as rising economic uncertainty and new tariff announcements led to...
Labor Market Strength Persists in Early 2025, Reinforcing Fed’s Hold Strategy
The U.S. labor market continues to show resilience in early 2025, even as hiring momentum moderates. According to the latest data from Wells...
Core CPI Remains Sticky in October, Delaying Federal Reserve Rate Cuts
The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for October, released by Wells Fargo, reflects a continuation of persistent inflationary pressures, though the pace...
Fed’s 50-Point Rate Cut: What It Means for Real Estate Investors and Consumers
Federal Open Market Committee Kicks Off Rate Reduction Cycle In a highly anticipated move, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) slashed the federal...
Economic Commentary: Softening Labor Market Could Lead to Interest Rate Cuts Earlier Than Expected
By John Beuerlein, Chief Economist at the Pohlad Companies At the midpoint of the year, the economy has clearly slowed from the faster pace...
Retailers Implement Price Cuts to Address Changes in Consumer Spending Patterns
By John Beuerlein, Chief Economist at the Pohlad Companies Economic data was generally more subdued during May, indicating a slow start to the...
