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March 6, 2026 Chart of the Day Number of the Day 10.8 - The percentage increase in the average unleaded gasoline price between March 1 and March 5, the largest four-day rise since the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005 Quote of the Day "Gas prices, obviously, if they're up, that is inflationary. Textbook monetary policy would have you look through a short-term shock, but you don't look through a long-term shock. I think that's a lot of the assessment people
Chief Strategist, Bryan Jordan CFA
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Daily Rundown
March 5, 2026 Chart of the Day Number of the Day 58.6 - The ISM services new orders index in February, a ninth straight expansionary reading and the highest level in 17 months Quote of the Day "Although consumer spending increased slightly on balance, two districts reported ongoing declines, and many noted that sales were dampened by economic uncertainty, increased price sensitivity, and lower-income consumers pulling back on spending." - From the Federal Reserve's Beige
Chief Strategist, Bryan Jordan CFA
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Daily Rundown
March 4, 2026 Chart of the Day Number of the Day $3.20 - The average price for a gallon of unleaded gasoline on Tuesday, up for a fourth straight day to the highest level in six months Quote of the Day "We ended the fourth quarter with solid momentum, and while early, we are encouraged by the very strong start to the spring season." - Ross Stores CEO Jim Conroy Tuesday's Highlights Best Buy same-store sales (November-January) fell by 0.8 percent year-over-year. Sales
Chief Strategist, Bryan Jordan CFA
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Daily Rundown
March 3, 2026 Chart of the Day Number of the Day 70.5 - The ISM manufacturing prices paid index in February, up from 59.0 in the prior month and the highest since mid-2022 Quote of the Day "Business is improving by the week. Backlog is growing, and new opportunities are everywhere. Monthly shipments are still lower than planned, but improving." - Respondent to the February ISM manufacturing survey Monday's Highlight The ISM manufacturing index (February) slipped to 52
Chief Strategist, Bryan Jordan CFA
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