Lynn Reaser
Lynn Reaser
appeared consumer consumers corporate decline despite expected frauds market numbers ongoing optimistic spending stock
We had expected a snap-back in consumer spending after a decline in May, and that's what these numbers showed, ... Consumers appeared to be optimistic in their spending, despite the stock market and the ongoing corporate frauds and malfeasance.
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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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Overall inflation remains quite benign. Companies selling to consumers and businesses have limited pricing power.
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Retailers are biting their nails because of the large decline in consumer confidence. But it remains to be seen whether consumers will vote with their feet.
ahead beginning chance consumer consumers employees improving increases job market oil prices receiving somewhat stay wage year
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.
change deployed expect fed funds increase rate recent tactics target
We expect the 12th consecutive increase in the target fed funds rate and really no change in the tactics deployed in recent meetings.
allow economy growth news next positive recession stimulus track
We don't think we are going to have another recession ... We think there is enough stimulus in the pipeline, enough positive news in there to allow the economy to keep on a growth track for the next year.
additional concerns consumer economy faces interest jeopardize market primary profit rate rebound renew slow spending stock stocks stoke strong
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.
concern earlier economy hold issue whether
Earlier in the summer, the big concern was accounting, but the issue now is whether the economy is going to hold up,
conclude deal easier economy energy great higher level likely lower moving oil prices rebuilding resilience showing starting stick
Right now we're already starting to see that rebuilding is under way and energy prices are moving lower so that makes it easier for them to stick to their strategy. They will likely conclude that the economy is showing a great deal of resilience and that it is able to withstand a higher level of oil prices.
close peak
We could very much be close to the peak at this time.
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This number shows that inflation is in a benign mode for the U.S. economy.
fears last moderate oil prices relief today worst
Today was a relief rally; it was an oil-price relief story. Oil prices are still very high, but much more moderate than the worst fears of last week.
fears last moderate oil prices relief today worst
Today was a relief rally; it was an oil-price relief story, ... Oil prices are still very high, but much more moderate than the worst fears of last week.