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Evening Briefs

U.S. GDP Growth Slows to 1.5% in Q2 as Inflation Signals Mixed — Evening Brief – 07.30.26

By Joe Palmisano | July 30, 2026 U.S. gross domestic product grew at an annualized rate of 1.5% in the second quarter, missing the 2...Read more

Three Votes for a Hike Shift the Fed’s Center of Gravity: Analysis

By Joe Palmisano | July 29, 2026 The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.50% to 3.75% on Wednesday, exte...Read more

Consumer Confidence Eases in July as Home Prices Keep Rising — Evening Brief – 07.28.26

By Joe Palmisano | July 28, 2026 U.S. consumer confidence declined modestly in July as Americans grew less optimistic about current ...Read more

U.S. Durable Goods Orders Edge Higher in June — Evening Brief – 07.27.26

By Joe Palmisano | July 27, 2026 U.S. orders for durable manufactured goods increased modestly in June, as gains in technology-relat...Read more

Trump Administration Rolls Out New Tariffs on 60 Trading Partners — Evening Brief – 07.24.26

By Joe Palmisano | July 24, 2026 The Trump administration has imposed a new round of tariffs on imports from 60 trading partners, ma...Read more

Jobless Claims Slide to Post-1969 Low as Regional Manufacturing Shows Mixed Signals — Evening Brief – 07.23.26

By Joe Palmisano | July 23, 2026 U.S. jobless claims fell sharply in the week ended July 18, while regional factory surveys sent a m...Read more

Mortgage Applications Rebound as Purchase Activity Picks Up — Evening Brief – 07.22.26

By Joe Palmisano | July 22, 2026 Home purchase demand regained momentum last week as improving housing inventory encouraged buyers t...Read more

Hedge Funds Pivot to Selective Stock Picking — Evening Brief – 07.21.26

By Joe Palmisano | July 21, 2026 The first half of 2026 tested hedge fund conviction on two fronts simultaneously: an intensifying A...Read more

U.S. Leading Indicators Slip Again, but AI Investment Supports Growth Outlook — Evening Brief – 07.20.26

By Joe Palmisano | July 20, 2026 The U.S. economy showed further signs of slowing in June, but underlying fundamentals remain resili...Read more

Fed Cites Energy Shocks, AI Demand for Persistent Inflation in Semiannual Report — Evening Brief – 07.10.26

By Joe Palmisano | July 10, 2026 The Federal Reserve said inflation remains above its 2% target as higher energy prices, tariff-rela...Read more