Lynn Reaser
Lynn Reaser
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On the import side, the strength is from a rebuilding of inventories from companies and a general expansion of the U.S. economy. Petroleum imports increased, adding to the import bills.
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Consumers seem to have rebounded from the low point of spirits this year reached right after the hurricanes struck. But they are still somewhat anxious about the energy situation and how that will fare in the coming months.
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The news makes people nervous about corporate management.
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It will be ugly. In any case it's only one month's number, but it could either alleviate or exacerbate inflation concerns which have recently accelerated.
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We have basically an optimal present economic situation, with solid growth and benign inflation.
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Wall Street breathed a collective sigh of relief this week as fears of mounting inflationary pressures and additional rate hikes by the Federal Reserve suddenly evaporated.
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We are seeing on one side fewer layoffs, and on the other side we are seeing a pickup in hiring.
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Americans are saving very little out of their current income. The primary vehicle that's doing the savings for households is their home.
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They are definitely off auto pilot. Although another increase at the end of March seems likely, the statement in the minutes reinforces the view that future policy steps will depend more on the behavior of economic statistics.
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This is very good evidence that the interest rate hikes are working,
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Ascertain a trend rather than a reaction ? try not to read too much into economic numbers,
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The cacophony on Wall Street this week reflected concerns that the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates further and that corporate profit performance could start to dissipate.
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This is another sign that the manufacturing sector is positioned for an upswing in the third quarter.
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Oil prices are still very high, but much more moderate than the worst fears of last week.