Insight Falling Gas Prices Don’t Erase Inflation August 10, 2022 Some prices slowed during July, but inflation pressures persisted in key sectors.
Insight KPMG Names Diane Swonk Chief Economist 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
Insight Retail sales increased 1% in June, exceeding market expectations July 15, 2022 KPMG Senior Economist Ken Kim offers his three key takeaways from the June retail sales report.
Insight YoY inflation rises to 9.1% in June, exceeding forecasts. 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.
Insight Industrial production posts 0.2% gain in May 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.
Insight May retail sales declined by 0.3% m/m, missing expectations 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:
Insight CPI rose to 8.6% in May as inflationary pressures continue to strengthen 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.
Insight The U.S. economy shows healthy job increase in May 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.
Insight The U.S. economy added a robust 428,000 new jobs in April 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.
Insight Q1 2022 GDP Data Analysis April 28, 2022 KPMG Senior Economist Ken Kim shares takeaways from the latest GDP numbers.
Insight Industrial production rises in March 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.
Insight U.S. retail sales increased by 0.5% in March April 14, 2022 KPMG Senior Economist Ken Kim gives his three takeaways from the March retail sales report.
Insight The U.S. economy added 431,000 new jobs in March 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.
Insight U.S. retail sales growth slowed to 0.3% in February March 16, 2022 KPMG Senior Economist Ken Kim provides his analysis of the February retail sales report.
Insight U.S. economy added 678,000 jobs in February 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.
Insight Industrial production surged in January 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.
Insight Retail sales surged in January 2022 February 16, 2022 KPMG Senior Economist Ken Kim shares takeaways from the January 2022 U.S. Retail Sales report.
Insight January 2022 U.S. Jobs Report Analysis February 04, 2022 KPMG Senior Economist Ken Kim discusses key takeaways from this month's U.S. jobs report.
Insight December 2021 Industrial Production Index 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.
Insight U.S. retail sales declined in December January 14, 2022 KPMG Senior Economist Ken Kim shares takeaways from the December 2021 U.S. Retail Sales report.
Insight December 2021 U.S. Jobs Report Analysis January 07, 2022 KPMG Chief Economist Constance Hunter discusses key takeaways from this month's report.
Insight U.S. retail sales increased 0.3% in November December 15, 2021 KPMG Senior Economist Ken Kim shares takeaways from the November 2021 U.S. Retail Sales report.
Insight U.S. retail sales increased by 1.7% in October November 16, 2021 KPMG Senior Economist Ken Kim says we can expect economic growth to bounce back in Q4.
Insight Economic Growth in a Time of Disequilibrium February 22, 2021 Examining supply and demand imbalances caused by COVID-19
Insight Retail Sales Flat in April May 14, 2021 KPMG Senior Economist Ken Kim breaks down the April 2021 retail sales numbers.
Insight Hiring Slows in April May 07, 2021 KPMG Chief Economist Constance Hunter says the Jobs report confirms green shoots are emerging in the economy and offers her thoughts on what lies ahead.
Insight Retail Sales Surge in March April 15, 2021 KPMG Senior Economist Ken Kim breaks down the March 2021 retail sales numbers.
Insight Retail Sales Fall in February March 17, 2021 KPMG Senior Economist Ken Kim breaks down the February 2021 retail sales numbers and offers insights on the impact of weather conditions to consumers.
Insight Jobs Surge in February March 05, 2021 KPMG Chief Economist Constance Hunter says the Jobs report confirms green shoots are emerging in the economy and offers her thoughts on what lies ahead.