Wholesalers had been struggling with bulging inventories through the winter and spring, ... However, plunging sales had largely thwarted their efforts. July's improvement is a welcome respite in this struggle. |
Wholesalers had been struggling with bulging inventories through the winter and spring. However, plunging sales had largely thwarted their efforts. July's improvement is a welcome respite in this struggle. |
With a longer-term view, layoffs have accelerated, job creation has slowed, and joblessness has increased, |
With a longer-term view, layoffs have accelerated, job creation has slowed, and joblessness has increased. |
With employment gains non-existent, income growth has slowed. As households also become more judicious in taking on more debt, consumer spending will remain soft. |
With good productivity growth and low inflation, the [Fed] has room to lower rates even further, if needed. |
With last week's Fed tightening, mortgage rates have continued to rise, so that further declines in housing activity are likely over the balance of the year. Nevertheless, robust labor markets and rising incomes have helped sustain housing at a relatively high level. |
With still strong domestic demand and improving international demand, the factory sector is continuing to recover from the sluggishness that resulted from the Asian economic crisis, |
With still strong domestic demand and improving international demand, the factory sector is continuing to recover from the sluggishness that resulted from the Asian economic crisis. |
With the airlines reducing schedules, we've already seen that cascade back on airline manufacturers like Boeing, ... And that has cascading effects on hundreds, if not thousands, of vendors who supply parts and components to Boeing. |
With the airlines reducing schedules, we've already seen that cascade back on airline manufacturers like Boeing. And that has cascading effects on hundreds, if not thousands, of vendors who supply parts and components to Boeing. |
With the next FOMC meeting only another week away, it is unlikely any of them will tip their hands regarding monetary policy, |