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The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits fell more than expected during the week ending January 5th—another sign of labor market strength. However, the
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2019 began with strong—albeit very mixed—signals about the health of the U.S. economy: The ISM Manufacturing index in December grew at the slowest pace in
Christmas week offered a mixed bag, economically. Initial jobless claims were lower than expected, but continuing claims were slightly more elevated than forecast. Manufacturing activity
Another week of mixed economic results, as the Philadelphia Fed manufacturing index and durable goods orders (as well as core durable goods orders) all were
U.S. consumers remain strong, as evidenced by better-than-expected retail sales in November. Industrial production was also healthier than anticipated for the month, although both manufacturing
Last week saw mixed signals once again for the U.S. economy. On the plus side: The Institute for Supply Management’s manufacturing index was robust, beating
The U.S. economy showed signs of both strength and weakness last week. Updated second-quarter GDP data remained robust, at 3.5%, while personal spending was stronger
The state of the housing market was in focus during the Thanksgiving holiday-shortened week. Existing home sales in October improved on a month-over-month basis and
A mixed week economically in the U.S., as better-than-expected retail sales growth in October was countered somewhat by soft industrial production. And while the NY
The Federal Reserve Board held interest rates steady, as expected, during a mixed week for the U.S. economy. On the one hand, the U.S. services
A largely positive week for the U.S. economy included a stronger-than-expected jobs report for October and a stable (and historically low) unemployment rate of 3.7%—two
Economic data released last week revealed strength in some key areas of the U.S. economy. For example, GDP growth during the third quarter was slightly
Bright spots in the U.S. economy last week included better-than-expected initial jobless claims, a strong showing from the Philadelphia Fed manufacturing index in October and
Prices on U.S. goods and services have generally been rising at roughly the pace investors expected, according to the latest inflation data released last week.
Domestic economic data was mixed last week. The biggest headline was that the U.S. added 134,000 new jobs in September—significantly fewer than expected. The good
The Fed, as expected, raised a key short-term interest rate last week as the U.S. economy exhibited a mix of strength and weakness. The bright
Weekly initial jobless claims came in much lower than expected last week, while the Philadelphia Fed manufacturing index significantly exceeded forecasts for September (after slowing
Optimistic consumers and lower-than-expected inflation characterized much of the economic news in the U.S. last week. The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment gauge for September
It was another week of solid economic data in the U.S., including: Both the ISM Manufacturing and Non-Manufacturing indices significantly exceeded forecasts. Average hourly earnings
Economic news during the holiday-shortened week was mostly positive: We saw better-than-expected results from the Institute for Supply Management’s manufacturing and services PMIs, durables goods
The second quarter of 2018 ended with economic signals both strong—new home sales in May were well ahead of forecasted estimates—and tepid: GDP for the
A mixed week for the global economy saw U.S. housing starts beat expectations but existing home sales and building permits disappointed. Overseas, manufacturing PMI in
All eyes were on global central banks and their monetary policy decisions last week. In the U.S., the Federal Reserve Board opted to raise a
A mixed week for the U.S. economy. On the plus side: + The ISM non-manufacturing index (which measures business activity in the services sector)
Economic data out of the U.S. was mostly positive: Nonfarm payrolls, the ISM Manufacturing Index and initial jobless claims all came in ahead of expectations.
Horizon Investments is a modern, goals-based investment manager and think tank. Our focus is on goals-based investment strategies, to help financial advisors and their clients improve the investment experience relative to real world, prioritized financial goals.
Founded in 1995, Horizon provided investment advice to individual clients while utilizing a process based on quantitative analysis. Today our investment process balances quantitative expertise with a qualitative perspective, including economic, fundamental and geopolitical analysis. Over 20 years, we’ve continued to expand our investment management team to include the seasoned academics and research analysts needed to pursue forward-looking approaches to address a myriad of challenges that investors face while seeking to grow their wealth. As a result, financial advisors turn to Horizon for our innovative risk mitigation and retirement income strategies. Rooted in a global active investment approach, the firm’s GAIN PROTECT SPEND® framework, combined with its investment management methodology, has been a cornerstone of Horizon’s portfolio construction process for over a decade.
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