As long as we can access it, I'm perfectly happy. Everything is pretty virtual at the moment. If there is a consolidated exchange, it makes it easier for us and the brokers. |
Bad economic times don't last forever and the U.S. economy is very vibrant. But at this point that is just pure forecast. |
Because of the dramatic shift in job advertising market share from newspapers to the Internet, the help-wanted index has lost much of its luster. |
Because pricing power has disappeared, profit margins will remain under significant pressure. |
Because the U.S. economy has slowed more sharply than the international economy, imports have been impacted more than exports, thereby narrowing the trade deficit. |
Clearly, the best news on inflation is past. These data show that households were spending aggressively last year and that there is a great deal of spending momentum coming into 2000. The Fed needs to tighten now, and they will. |
comparable to the beginning of recessions. |
Consumer optimism climbed higher in December after soaring in November. This followed huge back-to-back declines in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and the associated surge in energy prices. |
Consumers still remain optimistic about the future despite having some concerns about the present. This is very typical of a business cycle turning point, |
Core orders are trending higher. |
Despite a robust economy and tight labor markets, inflation is still low and steady. These data provide some relief for the Federal Open Market Committee. |
Despite improving international economies, the strong dollar is limiting the expected rebound in exports. |
Despite rising interest rates and higher energy costs, the consumer remains remarkably resilient. |
Despite some better-than-expected data over the past two weeks, this report is sufficiently gloomy to force the Fed to ease next Tuesday and retain their bias toward further economic weakness. |
Despite the brief moderation in consumer attitudes, consumers appear to be spending heavily still, urged on by widespread hiring and income growth. |