Simply Economics

Job growth fell well below expectations. The unemployment rate slipped but somewhat for wrong reason.

Key indicators are missing due to government shutdown. Biggest release is likely the Beige Book plus a few non-government indicators.

The government shutdown has cut into some but not all economic news. Fed minutes on Wednesday will be key.

Lack of federal budget stopping release of govt indicators, but other news still may move markets.

While the Fed and the deficit are getting attention, key indicators are out on manufacturing, housing, and the consumer.

The Fed did not cut back on quanitative easing. Why and what lies ahead?

Will the Fed begin to taper quantitative easing this week and how will it affect markets?

This week's employment report may affect when and how fast the Fed tapers asset purchases.

Housing and manufacturing are oscillating. With consumer sentiment down, the personal income report will be key. Fed tapering is not a done deal.

FedSpeak continues to dominate with this week's Fed conference at Jackson Hole, Wyoming, plus Fed minutes. But key housing and manufacturing numbers also post.

Strong economic data may be bringing forward expectations for QE tapering.

With no notable FedSpeak, a string of housing indicators is the economic focus this week..

The Fed releases it latest policy statement on forecasts on Wednesday afternoon, followed by Chairman Ben Bernanke's press conference. Markets could swing sharply on any of the news or comments.

Market attention will be on Friday's jobs report for May-especially since recent labor market news has been mixed.

The Fed has switch guidance on quantitative easing to indicator measures instead of timing. How do the latest labor market readings fit in with Fed guidance.

This week’s highlights include the latest Fed policy debate and decision along with the all important employment report.

Find out what how economics impacted the market last week (it's not always what you think) and what to look for in the weeks to come, including the consensus estimate for next quarter's GDP

While U.S. economic data remains volatile and seems to be softening continued quantitative easing has kept equities up (though as we recorded on Monday, markets were down).

What do last week's dismal employment numbers mean for the market this week? Employment stalled in March. QE continues. But for how long? Get the perspective from an expert economist. Also, it's earnings season! Learn what companies we'll be watching this week.

Last week's news was mostly positive. Housing numbers were typically, for winter, volatile. And Cyprus didn't derail the upward march in equities.