David Sloane
David Sloane
Family= Claire Mckee David J. Sloaneis an American former professional ice hockey defensemen and right winger. He played in one National Hockey Leaguegame with the Philadelphia Flyers during the 2008–09 season...
aftermath housing interest low pickup strong
Housing is strong because of low interest rates. Because of the aftermath from Katrina, there will probably be a pickup in sales.
demand growth mean pressure putting remarks slowing supply upside
If growth is slowing because of a supply restraint, that would mean demand putting upside pressure on prices, making these remarks hawkish.
due extensive meeting rangers telephone today
I had extensive telephone conversations today with representatives of the Mets, Orioles and Rangers and a face-to-face meeting with the Marlins due to the proximity.
certainly clear comments concerned continue fed plan reasonably seemed
The comments seemed reasonably hawkish. The Fed is concerned about inflationary pressures..It's certainly clear they are plan to continue to tighten.
consumer ensure firm incentives large late month poor september showing spending start
A much stronger-than-expected showing -- the late September incentives after a poor start to the month had a large impact. This should ensure firm Q3 consumer spending data.
accelerate boost effect energy february feeding modest oil prices quite toward war
The looming war is boosting oil prices. That is feeding through to gasoline. But energy prices really only started to accelerate sharply toward the end of January. So the boost to the February CPI should be quite sharp. In January, the effect was more modest but still noticeable.