Highlights of key economic statistics from last week compiled by Putnam Investments.
- Real GDP increased at an annual rate of 3.3% in the fourth quarter of 2023, the Bureau of Economic Analysis stated in an advance report.
- Existing home sales fell 1.0% in December, according to the National Association of Realtors.
- The Conference Board Leading Economic Index declined in December.
- Initial jobless claims increased by 25,000 to 214,000 in the week ended January 20, 2024, the Department of Labor found.
- As of January 17, 2024, of the 42 S&P 500 Index companies reporting fourth-quarter earnings, 31 beat analysts’ estimates, according to S&P Dow Jones Indices.
- The European Commission’s Consumer Confidence Indicator for the euro area dropped in January.
- The HCOB Flash Eurozone Composite PMI Output Index rose to 47.9 in January from 47.6 in December.
- The HCOB Flash Germany Composite PMI Output Index fell to 47.1 in January from 47.4 in December.
- The ifo Business Climate Index declined in January.
- The yield on the 10-year Treasury note traded in a range.
- The European Central Bank decided to keep its three key interest rates unchanged.
- The Bank of Japan decided to maintain its negative rate policy.
- Rate of inflation moderation
- Slower economic growth amid higher interest rates
- Magnitude of earnings degradation
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