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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 11.30.2023

November 27, 2023

Stocks closed higher last week
Existing home sales fell in October
Eye on the week ahead

Basis Points 11.16.23

November 15, 2023

Trade deficit increased in September
New claims for unemployment insurance decreased slightly
Eye on the week ahead

Happy Thanksgiving!

Please note: Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be no Basis Points next week – we’ll be back the following week!

Basis Points 11.9.23

November 7, 2023

Employment cooled in October
FOMC holds federal funds target rate steady
Eye on the week ahead

Basis Points 11.2.2023

October 30, 2023

GDP accelerated in the third quarter
Government deficit increased in fiscal year 2023
Eye on the week ahead

Basis Points 10.26.23

October 24, 2023

Equity indexes finished lower, bond yields higher
Existing home sales fell in September
Eye on the week ahead

Basis Points October 19, 2023

October 16, 2023

Inflation ticks higher
Average gasoline prices rise
Eye on the week ahead

Basis Points October 12, 2023

October 10, 2023

Hotter than expected employment data
Middle East conflict and oil prices
Eye on the week ahead

Basis Points 10.5.2023

October 3, 2023

Markets mixed and bond yields continue to rise
International trade deficit lower in August
Eye on the week ahead