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Economic indicators over the recent period provide a nuanced view of U.S. conditions as the year closed. Crude oil inventories showed mixed results at the end of the year, with a small increase followed by a decline. However, product stockpiles — like gasoline and distillates — rose sharply, reinforcing the view that supply remains ample.

It was a shortened week due to the Christmas holiday, but several key economic reports were released that provided a snapshot of current conditions.

Last week’s economic data offered a concentrated look at a U.S. economy in transition, with headline numbers masking deeper shifts beneath the surface.

Last week’s economic calendar painted a nuanced picture of the U.S. economy, reflecting a softening labor market, mixed consumer activity, and divergent signals from manufacturing and services sectors.

Weekly Market CommentaryDecember 8th, 2025Week in Review... The first week of December delivered a series of key U.S. economic indicators, offering a clearer picture of the nation’s growth trajectory as the year draws to a close. Markets and policymakers focused on...

Weekly Market CommentaryDecember 1st, 2025Week in Review... Markets had a shortened trading week due to the Thanksgiving holiday, but several key economic reports provided insight into inflation trends, consumer behavior, and business activity. Inflation Signals...

Weekly Market CommentaryNovember 24th, 2025Week in Review... This week’s economic data releases offered a broad update on labor-market momentum, inflation pressures, and business-sector activity, particularly important because several reports were delayed during the...