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Fed, GDP and PCE Set Up a Market-Defining Week
Week Ahead

Fed, GDP and PCE Set Up a Market-Defining Week

A packed U.S. data week could reset expectations for stocks, bonds and rate cuts. The Fed press conference, Q1 GDP, personal spending, PCE inflation and labor-cost data will help determine whether the economy is simply cooling or slipping into a slower-growth, sticky-inflation backdrop.

Apr 26, 2026·11 min read
U.S. Labor Market Cools Without Cracking
Market Update

U.S. Labor Market Cools Without Cracking

March unemployment dipped to 4.3% and jobless claims stayed low, but JOLTS data showed fewer openings and weaker quits. The latest labor reports point to a softer hiring backdrop and slower re-employment, yet layoffs remain contained enough to keep the Fed on hold.

Apr 25, 2026·6 min read
Labor
Retail Sales Surge Keeps Fed Cut Hopes in Check
Week in Review

Retail Sales Surge Keeps Fed Cut Hopes in Check

U.S. growth held up better than expected as March retail sales jumped 1.7% and business activity returned to expansion. But inflation pressures stayed sticky, with prices charged rising at the fastest pace since July 2022, reinforcing the higher-for-longer rate narrative.

Apr 25, 2026·10 min read
Retail Sales Test Whether the Consumer Still Has Fuel
Week Ahead

Retail Sales Test Whether the Consumer Still Has Fuel

A packed week of retail sales, housing data, jobless claims and Fed remarks will help traders judge whether the U.S. economy is slowing just enough to support rate cuts or staying firm enough to keep policymakers cautious. The consumer and housing signals will be especially important.

Apr 19, 2026·11 min read
Jobless Claims Fall as Labor Market Cooling Stays Controlled
Market Update

Jobless Claims Fall as Labor Market Cooling Stays Controlled

Initial jobless claims dropped more than expected, signaling layoffs remain contained, but continuing claims rose, showing rehiring is still sluggish. The mixed report supports a soft-landing view and likely keeps the Fed on hold as the labor market cools gradually rather than cracks.

Apr 16, 2026·6 min read
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