Simply Economics

SE 50: Signs of Improvement 03.03.2014 10:12 ↓

Other data may be improving but Friday's employment report is what counts this week.

SE 48: Weather dumps on economic data 24.02.2014 11:10 ↓

The economy has slowed--but how much is weather related?

SE 49: Fed stays the course 24.02.2014 9:58 ↓

Fed continues measured steps while weather woes continue also

SE 47: New Fed Chair Janet Yellen takes spotlight 10.02.2014 10:32 ↓

Fed Chair Yellen testifies before Congress--taper and employment are likely topics.

SE 46: Fed and employment take spotlight 03.02.2014 9:12 ↓

The Fed tapered further and markets are waiting for Friday's employment report.

SE 45: Fed to decide on more taper or not 27.01.2014 10:14 ↓

Fed decision on tapering not obvious--economy has slowed but investors may prefer certainty.

SE 44: Housing wavering but manufacturing improving 20.01.2014 13:11 ↓

This week's focus is on housing with existing home sales and FHFA prices

SE 43: Employment report may complicate Fed taper 13.01.2014 10:54 ↓

Employment report for December was disappointing despite drop in unemployment rate

SE 42: Taper talk heats up 16.12.2013 16:09 ↓

Fed taper is going to happen--the question is when and, if later, does the Fed prep markets with guidance?

SE 41: Job Growth Raises Taper Talk 09.12.2013 12:53 ↓

Even though healthy numbers have raised taper talk, markets are getting used to the idea.

SE 40: Focus on the Consumer and the Fed 02.12.2013 10:02 ↓

News on the consumer is updated with employment, personal income, and motor vehicles sales. Meanwhile, the Fed gets ready for its December meeting.

SE 39: Recovery shifting from housing to manufacturing 25.11.2013 10:23 ↓

Even though sales are slipping, the Fed's QE is keeping home prices up. Meanwhile, the Fed practices taper.

SE 38: Yellen in the spotlight 18.11.2013 10:34 ↓

Markets see Fed transition as continuation of current policy.

SE 37: Transition at the Fed 12.11.2013 8:55 ↓

Markets are focusing on new Fed leadership and whether to taper or not.

SE 36: Fed stays the course 04.11.2013 9:54 ↓

October employment, Q3 GDP and September personal income could affect Fed taper timing.

SE 35: Fed in the Spotlight 29.10.2013 14:41 ↓

Economic news points to no taper on Wednesday.

SE 34: Sluggish jobs raise hopes of delayed Fed taper 22.10.2013 8:15 ↓

Job growth fell well below expectations. The unemployment rate slipped but somewhat for wrong reason.

SE 33: Looking for data 14.10.2013 10:53 ↓

Key indicators are missing due to government shutdown. Biggest release is likely the Beige Book plus a few non-government indicators.

SE 32: Budget Drama but Watch the Fed 07.10.2013 10:00 ↓

The government shutdown has cut into some but not all economic news. Fed minutes on Wednesday will be key.

SE 31: Fiscal issues in spotlight 01.10.2013 7:02 ↓

Lack of federal budget stopping release of govt indicators, but other news still may move markets.

SE 30: The Fed and Deficit Weigh on Markets 23.09.2013 10:15 ↓

While the Fed and the deficit are getting attention, key indicators are out on manufacturing, housing, and the consumer.

SE 29: Fed surprises with no taper 18.09.2013 10:53 ↓

The Fed did not cut back on quanitative easing. Why and what lies ahead?

SE 28: Fed Taper Decision Imminent 16.09.2013 18:01 ↓

Will the Fed begin to taper quantitative easing this week and how will it affect markets?

SE 27: August employment on deck 02.09.2013 12:18 ↓

This week's employment report may affect when and how fast the Fed tapers asset purchases.

SE 26: Mixed signals 26.08.2013 12:16 ↓

Housing and manufacturing are oscillating. With consumer sentiment down, the personal income report will be key. Fed tapering is not a done deal.