Monthly Archives: July 2018

July 2018

Economic Outlook – 29 July 2018

2018-07-29T21:33:53+00:00

US US real GDP grew at a 4.1% pace during the second quarter and first quarter growth was also slightly stronger than first reported. The stronger GDP figures do not come as much of a surprise. This past quarter’s GDP data were even more difficult to predict than usual. The second quarter data include benchmark [...]

Economic Outlook – 29 July 2018 2018-07-29T21:33:53+00:00

Economic Outlook – 8 July 2018

2018-07-15T22:01:19+00:00

US The US labor market remained hot in June. Employers added 213,000 new jobs, while May’s gain was revised up to 244,000 from 223,000. Gains in June were broad based, with most industries adding jobs over the month. The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.0%; however, the upward movement was due to a 0.2 percentage [...]

Economic Outlook – 8 July 2018 2018-07-15T22:01:19+00:00