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Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims report<\/strong> \u2014 provides data on new claims filed, total claims paid, and the unemployment rate<\/p>\nConsumer Price Index<\/strong> \u2014 measures changes in the average price of goods and services purchased by consumers<\/p>\n Federal Reserve\u2019s monthly industrial production index<\/strong> \u2014 measures monthly and annual changes in output in manufacturing, mining, and utilities<\/p>\n The Personal Income and Outlays report measures household income, expenditures, and savings. It also includes data on consumer prices for goods and services. In particular, this report includes data on personal income, disposable (after-tax) personal income, personal consumption expenditures, personal savings, and prices for consumer goods and services as measured by the PCE price index.<\/p>\n In general, consumer spending, which accounts for more than two-thirds of the economy, usually influences market performance. Knowing what consumers are buying (i.e., durable goods, nondurable goods, or services) may offer insight into how various market sectors might perform. Changes in income and spending can have a direct impact on the market. Greater spending usually enhances corporate profits and stock values and vice-versa. While the Consumer Price Index may be the more recognized measure of inflation, the PCE price index is the Federal Reserve\u2019s preferred measure of inflationary (or deflationary) trends. The rate of inflation and interest rates often move in the same direction because interest rates are the primary tool used by central banks (including the Federal Reserve) to manage inflation. Rising inflation usually prompts the Fed to increase interest rates, while falling inflation (and slowing economic growth) might lead to a decrease in interest rates to promote borrowing and stimulate the economy.<\/p>\n All investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal, and there is no guarantee that any investment strategy will be successful.<\/p>\n This information is not intended as tax, legal, investment, or retirement advice or recommendations, and it may not be relied on for the purpose of avoiding any federal tax penalties. You are encouraged to seek guidance from an independent tax or legal professional. The content is derived from sources believed to be accurate. Neither the information presented nor any opinion expressed constitutes a solicitation for the purchase or sale of any security. This material was written and prepared by Broadridge Advisor Solutions. \u00a9 2025 Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1437,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"newsletter-category":[35],"class_list":["post-1436","newsletter","type-newsletter","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","newsletter-category-february"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\nPersonal Income and Outlays<\/h2>\n