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June 2026
The Consumer Sentiment Disconnect: Three Stories Behind One Number
Consumer sentiment surveys have dropped to levels that historically showed up only in deep recessions, yet spending, corporate earnings, and [...]
The Biggest IPO in History, Solid Jobs Data, and a Look at Stablecoins and the Debt
This week's data had a clear headline. SpaceX priced the largest IPO on record, raising roughly $75 billion at a [...]
Record Margins, an AI-Heavy Index, and Data That Doesn’t Line Up
The week gave you a lot to sort through, and several of this week's readings point in opposite directions. Growth [...]
Consumer Sentiment, Market Concentration, and the Fed: What the Latest Data Shows
This week's data gave a mixed read on the economy and markets. The University of Michigan consumer sentiment index was [...]
May 2026
The US Economy, Markets, and the Fed: Where Things Stand
A strong economy and a stretched market are sending very different signals in 2026. Industrial production rebounded in April, jobless [...]
Mid-May 2026 Market Update: Inflation Climbs, Earnings Surge, and a New Fed Chair Takes the Helm
The latest data shows an economy still moving forward, but with notable crosscurrents. The most recent jobs report showed nonfarm [...]








