September 10, 2024
U.S. NFIB Small Business Optimism Index (August 2024)
Small business confidence retreated in August, fully erasing the improvement made in the month prior. The decline reflected a worsening in earning trends, along with a deterioration in expectations for future sales and business conditions.
August 30, 2024
U.S. Personal Income & Spending (July 2024)
Consumers seemed to have relied more heavily on savings to keep consumption going in July. While the resilience they have displayed thus far has been impressive, the slowdown in the job market and diminished savings will put this to the test going forward.
August 29, 2024
Real GDP (Q2-2024, second estimate)
The Bureau of Economic Analysis' second estimate of Q2 GDP saw a very modest upward revision relative to the preliminary reading. Overall, the economy continued to show ongoing resilience through the second quarter, as evidenced by the breadth of gains across domestic drivers.
August 06, 2024
Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey on Bank Lending Practices (July 2024)
The Federal Reserve's Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey (SLOOS) on banks' lending practices continued to show progress, as a lower share of banks reported tighter lending standards in the second quarter relative to the first quarter of 2024 on all loan categories.