Sunrise Economix
14 2025 June
Friday the 13th, Mortgages, and Bond Markets
In Western superstition, the number 13 has been considered unlucky. The exact origins are unknown, but there are several possibilities: Either way, Friday the 13th is now...
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07 2025 June
Questions Around BLS Methodology
This week was full of employment data that painted a very mixed picture. ADP showed a very weak job number, but the Bureau of Labor...
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31 2025 May
To cut or not to cut, that is the question
Fed Policy Debate: Trump Pressures Powell This week saw an important meeting between President Trump and the Federal Reserve (Fed) chairman, Jerome Powell. The topic...
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24 2025 May
Enjoy Your Memorial Day
Before we begin the unofficial start to summer that is the long Memorial Day weekend, let’s examine the economic news from this week. It was...
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17 2025 May
Lots of Inflation Data This Week
This week began with some positive economic news regarding US-China trade relations. As we discussed in last week’s commentary, progress or even the potential for progress...
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10 2025 May
The Fed is in Wait and See Mode
Federal Reserve Meeting: No Rate Cuts Yet This week was highlighted by the Federal Reserve (Fed) Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. Not surprisingly but still a...
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03 2025 May
BLS Does it Again
Market Shock: BLS Beats Expectations Again Albert Einstein said, “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.”...
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26 2025 April
Economic Reports Matter Again
Over the last couple weeks, all eyes in financial markets have been glued to the daily events surrounding tariffs. That is still continuing but markets appear...
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19 2025 April
Holiday Week Still Delivers Market Impact
Holiday Week Still Delivers Market Impact This week was shortened due to Good Friday, Passover, and Easter holiday closures. Markets closed early at 2 PM on Thursday and remained...
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