The Economy

August 10, 2022

Some prices slowed during July, but inflation pressures persisted in key sectors.

August 05, 2022

Job growth expanded in July, exceeding expectations.

July 19, 2022

KPMG has named Diane Swonk – a prominent economist, recognized industry voice and sought-after business advisor – as Chief Economist. Swonk, based in Chicago, will lead the firm’s Office of the Chief Economist

July 15, 2022

KPMG Senior Economist Ken Kim offers his three key takeaways from the June retail sales report.

July 13, 2022

Listen to senior economist Tim Mahedy break down the June CPI data, his forecast for what the Fed might do at the next rate meeting, whether inflation might begin to ease, and if a recession is on the horizon.

June 22, 2022

The May industrial production numbers show the impact of rising interest rates on activity in the sector, says KPMG Senior Economist Tim Mahedy as he breaks down the key takeaways from the latest data release.

June 15, 2022

U.S. retail sales dropped for the first time in five months, with a 0.3% m/m decline in May. While sales missed expectations, the report was not entirely negative says KPMG Senior Economist Ken Kim. Watch his analysis of the report here:

June 14, 2022

“A lot is riding on the next couple of inflation reports,” says KPMG’s Tim Mahedy, as he breaks down the key takeaways from the May CPI report.

June 03, 2022

The U.S. economy added 390,000 new jobs in May, reflecting the markets’ continued resilience despite high inflation and rising interest rates. KPMG Senior Economist, Ken Kim gives his analysis of the May report.

May 06, 2022

In April, the U.S. economy added 428,000 new jobs, beating market expectations. KPMG Senior Economist Ken Kim offers his three key takeaways from the report.

April 28, 2022

KPMG Senior Economist Ken Kim shares takeaways from the latest GDP numbers.

April 15, 2022

Industrial production rose by 0.9% m/m in March, performing well above market expectations. KPMG Senior Economist Tim Mahedy breaks down the key takeaways from the March report.

April 14, 2022

KPMG Senior Economist Ken Kim gives his three takeaways from the March retail sales report.

April 01, 2022

The U.S. economy added 431,000 new jobs in March while the unemployment rate fell to 3.6% m/m. KPMG Senior Economist Ken Kim provides his analysis on the March 2022 jobs report.

March 16, 2022

KPMG Senior Economist Ken Kim provides his analysis of the February retail sales report.

March 04, 2022

The U.S. economy added 678,000 jobs in February and the unemployment rate fell to 3.8%. KPMG’s Senior Economist Ken Kim provides his analysis on the February report.

February 22, 2022

Industrial production surged by 1.4% m/m in January, beating market expectations after a slight decline in December. KPMG Senior Economist Tim Mahedy gives his three key takeaways from January’s report.

February 16, 2022

KPMG Senior Economist Ken Kim shares takeaways from the January 2022 U.S. Retail Sales report.

February 04, 2022

KPMG Senior Economist Ken Kim discusses key takeaways from this month's U.S. jobs report.

January 19, 2022

KPMG Senior Economist Tim Mahedy provides his three takeaways from December’s Industrial Production Index report and what to expect in January.

January 14, 2022

KPMG Senior Economist Ken Kim shares takeaways from the December 2021 U.S. Retail Sales report.

January 07, 2022

KPMG Chief Economist Constance Hunter discusses key takeaways from this month's report.

December 15, 2021

KPMG Senior Economist Ken Kim shares takeaways from the November 2021 U.S. Retail Sales report.

November 16, 2021

KPMG Senior Economist Ken Kim says we can expect economic growth to bounce back in Q4.