Research the current value of the following economic indicators:
Analyze the current macroeconomic situation.
Discuss expectations of changes in economic, financial, and international conditions in the near future.
Identify any economic issues of special concern.
Recommend whether the FOMC should raise, lower, or keep short-term interest rates the same.
GDP
CPI
Nonfarm payroll employment
Industrial production/capacity utilization
Advance report on durable goods shipments, new orders, and unfilled orders
Housing starts
Retail sales
S&P 500 Stock Index