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Real Wages in May Down 0.1%
Real wages in May were down yet again, this time by a mere 0.1%. That is the same as in April.
Data Round-Up: Regionals Show Solid Services, Some Mfg Improvement in 15Q2; Home Price Gains Healthy
FMI’s analyses of this morning’s June Chicago PMI and other Regional Business Surveys and April Home Prices data.
TOE Alert: Abe Undermines Cause of Collective Self-Defense as His Approval Rating Plunges
Upwards of 58% of the population opposes Abe’s security bills, and just 28% support them.
Preview of Data Releases: June 29-July 2, 2015
FMI’s Preview of the coming week’s notable data releases (including a Summary of major data released in June and a Schedule of releases for July).
TOE Alert: Consumption and Real Income Slowly Recovering, but Still Below Pre-Tax Hike Levels
Japan's household spending is rebounding from its post-tax hike bottom, but at a very slow pace and in a zig-zag fashion.
Housing Sector to Be a Good Driver for GDP Ahead
FMI’s Commentary on progress in the housing sector.
Export Tumble in May Raises Doubts
The encouraging rise in Japan's exports seen in January-March seemed to fizzle out in April and May and real exports fell two months in a row.
TPA: Discontent Behind the Dysfunction, Part 5
Senate approves close of debate on TPA 60-37; TAA requires another vote; and then a vote in the House. Under TPA, even if TPP were concluded tomorrow, it would be at least four months before Congress could vote on ratification.
TPA: Discontent Behind the Dysfunction, Part 5
Senate approves close of debate on TPA 60-37; TAA requires another vote; and then a vote in the House. Under TPA, even if TPP were concluded tomorrow, it would be at least four months before Congress could vote on ratification.
Data Round-Up: Real Equipment Headed for Modest +4% 15Q2 Gain; Home Sales Stronger
FMI’s analyses of this morning’s May Durable Goods Orders as well as notes on the today’s May New Homes Sales and June Fed Regional Business Surveys.