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Manufacturing sector shrinks again in February amid falling demand

Manufacturing sector shrinks again in February amid falling demand

The Institute for Supply Management’s manufacturing index in February was 47.7, remaining below the long-term breakeven point of 48.7.
Real estate dealmaking adjusts amid fears of a frozen market

Real estate dealmaking adjusts amid fears of a frozen market

For real estate private fund investing, rising rates have made deal metrics harder to obtain, and as a result, the amount of capital being raised for funds has created hesitancy in the overall market.
Measuring the risk of default in the debt ceiling crisis

Measuring the risk of default in the debt ceiling crisis

The one- and three-year U.S. credit default swaps have already spiked above levels of previous financial and political crises.
American consumers grow more cautious as spending falls

American consumers grow more cautious as spending falls

Personal spending fell by 0.2% in dollar terms in December and by 0.3% after adjusting for inflation, which rose by 0.1% on the month.
U.S. becomes the top destination for foreign direct investment

U.S. becomes the top destination for foreign direct investment

Rising rates, a strong dollar, an innovative economy as well as the rule of law continue to attract significant capital into American-based corporations.
Fed raises its policy rate by 75 basis points and sees more increases

Fed raises its policy rate by 75 basis points and sees more increases

The Federal Reserve raised its policy rate by 75 basis points on Wednesday, the third straight increase of that size and a sign that it is continuing its aggressive push to tame inflation.
Existing home sales continued its slump, down 21% in 2022

Existing home sales continued its slump, down 21% in 2022

Existing home sales fell for the fifth straight month as the housing market cooled significantly amid steep rises in mortgage rates and housing prices.
Inflation outpaces consumer spending for the first time this year

Inflation outpaces consumer spending for the first time this year

Personal spending declined on an inflation-adjusted basis in May as spikes in gasoline and food prices depressed consumer sentiment and dampened spending on…
Fed announces largest rate hike in nearly three decades as it seeks to restore price stability

Fed announces largest rate hike in nearly three decades as it seeks to restore price stability

The Federal Reserve lifted its federal funds policy rate to a range between 1.5% and 1.75% on Wednesday as it moves to restore price stability over the medium term.
Oil prices and price gouging: Deconstructing the price of gas

Oil prices and price gouging: Deconstructing the price of gas

The impact of global market forces like the war in Ukraine and OPEC far outweighs whatever influence retailers or refiners have on the prices that consumers pay…
RSM US Manufacturing Outlook Index shows 35% probability of recession over next year

RSM US Manufacturing Outlook Index shows 35% probability of recession over next year

The RSM US Manufacturing Outlook Index declined into negative terrain in May, signaling the impact of high inflation, rising interest rates, the lockdowns in China and the war in Ukraine.