Market Commentary

Last week’s economic calendar painted a nuanced picture of the U.S. economy, reflecting a softening labor market, mixed consumer activity, and divergent signals from manufacturing and services sectors.

The first week of December delivered a series of key U.S. economic indicators, offering a clearer picture of the nation’s growth trajectory as the year draws to a close.

Markets had a shortened trading week due to the Thanksgiving holiday, but several key economic reports provided insight into inflation trends, consumer behavior, and business activity.