Daily Rundown
March 9, 2026 Chart of the Day Number of the Day -34,000 - The decline in health care/education employment in February, the first pullback in the category in more than four years and, outside of the recession in 2020, the biggest one-month drop since 1989 Quote of the Day "This confirms to me that the labor market continues to be weak, and it could use some support from our policy rate." - Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman Friday's Highlights Nonfarm payroll emp
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Daily Rundown
March 6, 2026 Chart of the Day Number of the Day 10.8 - The percentage increase in the average unleaded gasoline price between March 1 and March 5, the largest four-day rise since the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005 Quote of the Day "Gas prices, obviously, if they're up, that is inflationary. Textbook monetary policy would have you look through a short-term shock, but you don't look through a long-term shock. I think that's a lot of the assessment people
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Daily Rundown
March 5, 2026 Chart of the Day Number of the Day 58.6 - The ISM services new orders index in February, a ninth straight expansionary reading and the highest level in 17 months Quote of the Day "Although consumer spending increased slightly on balance, two districts reported ongoing declines, and many noted that sales were dampened by economic uncertainty, increased price sensitivity, and lower-income consumers pulling back on spending." - From the Federal Reserve's Beige
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Daily Rundown
March 4, 2026 Chart of the Day Number of the Day $3.20 - The average price for a gallon of unleaded gasoline on Tuesday, up for a fourth straight day to the highest level in six months Quote of the Day "We ended the fourth quarter with solid momentum, and while early, we are encouraged by the very strong start to the spring season." - Ross Stores CEO Jim Conroy Tuesday's Highlights Best Buy same-store sales (November-January) fell by 0.8 percent year-over-year. Sales
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