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Basis Points is our regular market commentary updates, generally sent on Thursdays, to provide a quick digest of economic perspective.

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Basis Points – September 10th, 2024

September 9, 2024

Equity markets plunged lower last week
Unemployment rate fell slightly in August
Eye on the week ahead

Basis Points – September 5, 2024

September 4, 2024

Equity markets advanced for third straight week
GDP grew 3.0% in second quarter
Eye on the week ahead

Basis Points – August 29, 2024

August 29, 2024

Equity markets advanced last week
Existing home sales increased in July
Eye on the week ahead

Basis Points – August 22nd, 2024

August 19, 2024

Equity markets rebounded with best week of the year
Consumer Price Index increased in line with expectations in July
Eye on the week ahead

Basis Points – August 15th, 2024

August 12, 2024

Volatility continued in another down week for equities
Services sector expanded in July
Eye on the week ahead

Basis Points – August 8th, 2024

August 6, 2024

Equity markets closed down last week
Employment slowed in July
Eye on the week ahead

Basis Points – August 1, 2024

July 31, 2024

Stocks Mixed, Tech Down Last Week
PCE Slightly Up in June, GDP Expanded in Second Quarter
Eye on the Week Ahead

Basis Points – July 25th, 2024

July 22, 2024

Stocks mixed last week
Retail sales little changed in June, up year over year
Eye on the week ahead

Basis Points – July 18, 2024

July 18, 2024

Inflation: Consumer Price Index
Inflation: Producer Price Index
Eye on the week ahead

Basis Points – July 11th, 2024

July 8, 2024

Stocks posted gains in holiday-shortened week
Unemployment rate increased; employment growth slowed in June
Eye on the week ahead

Basis Points – July 4th, 2024

July 2, 2024

Stocks closed generally higher last week
PCE unchanged in May
Eye on the week ahead