Given the course of the war with Iran, the financial markets have been relatively calm. S&P Global issued their adjustments to economic growth by region on March 31. READ MORE
Economic Roundup
The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released their third estimate for the first quarter of 2025 real GDP which declined at an annual rate of 0.5%. Private fixed investment was strong but was outweighed by the negative impact of imports in anticipation of higher domestic tariffs. The price index for gross domestic purchases increased by 3.4%. READ MORE