The economy was firing on almost all cylinders. It is continuing to show the resilience we've seen time and time again. |
The economy was pretty much firing on all cylinders, and the second quarter showed us still on a good growth track ... but oil prices pose a risk to growth and inflation. |
The Fed is likely to acknowledge some dampening in growth from rising energy costs. But it will suggest the underlying economy is solid and although inflation has been in check recently, there are upside risks going forward, |
The Fed is likely to acknowledge some dampening in growth from rising energy costs. But it will suggest the underlying economy is solid and although inflation has been in check recently, there are upside risks going forward. |
The Federal Reserve cannot address directly supply disruptions and really the best support they can give in this situation is to keep the economy on a sound footing with low inflation. |
The higher level of energy prices is certainly affecting the psychology of consumers. But the underlying strength of the economy, and the continued increase in the relative strength of the underlying job market should prevent consumer spending from collapsing. |
The housing boom in the United States is over. It, at this point, appears to be on the soft landing plane with sales slowing, some growth of inventory and sellers not receiving their full asking price. |
The improving job market is boosting consumer sentiment. Employees are beginning to see a somewhat better chance of receiving wage increases this year. If oil prices stabilize as we expect, consumers this year should see their paychecks stay ahead of inflation. |
The market generally tries to look forward. It's trying to look over the valley but doesn't know how far or wide that valley will be. |
The most encouraging aspect of the report involves the continuing strong gain in technology output. We had been hoping to see the pendulum swing from the consumer to the business sector. This report suggests that is indeed taking place. |
The news makes people nervous about corporate management. |
The service part of the economy continues to expand. There is also relief in the prices paid component from lower energy costs. |
The statement suggests that we will see another rate hike in early May to ensure that the inflation genie stays in the bottle. |
The statement will continue the thrust that confidence on their part is quite strong on economic fundamentals and they place a higher risk on inflation. |
The stock market now faces two primary risks. First, the economy could slow too much, which would jeopardize profit performance. Second, a strong rebound in stocks could stoke consumer spending and renew concerns about overheating and additional interest rate hikes, |