Category: US Economy
The analysis published under this category are as follows.
Friday, November 20, 2009
This Black Friday Will Be More Important Than Most! / Economics / US Economy
By: Sy_Harding
The day after the Thanksgiving holiday in the U.S., known as Black Friday, traditionally marks the beginning of the holiday shopping season in the U.S.
Friday, November 20, 2009
U.S. Economy is a Geriatric on Viagra / Economics / US Economy
By: Brian_Bloom
A retired friend, an academic in a field unrelated to the subject of economics or finance, recently asked me to tell him what I thought was happening in these (to him) surreal worlds. Why are some people so bearish that they were effectively anticipating the end of the world whilst others are insisting that a bull market is upon us?
Thursday, November 19, 2009
United States at Recession or Inflation Crossroads / Economics / US Economy
By: John_Browne
The U.S. economy is in uncertain times. Analysts are split between those seeing recovery and those fearing a second downturn. This confusion is being echoed in the highest levels of government as President Obama simultaneously speaks about the need for more federal spending and warns of the dangers of increased debt. As the volatile markets indicate, investors are not only confused - they are seriously concerned.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
United States Economy At Zero Hour To Service Debt Mountain / Economics / US Economy
By: John_Mauldin
Today's Outside the Box comes to us from England. My European partner Niels Jensen from time to time sends me some of the best letters he reads from the hedge fund world. He is an excellent filter for me, and this week's Outside the Box offering is no exception. Below is the November commentary from Eclectica fund manager Hugh Hendry. He challenges the current preoccupation with the falling dollar and China, and posits what would happen if that thinking is wrong? It offers some very thought-provoking ideas. You can contact them for more information at info@eclectica-am.com or visit their website: http://www.eclectica-am.com
Thursday, October 29, 2009
U.S. Q3 GDP, Watch the Consumer Component / Economics / US Economy
By: Ashraf_Laidi
Aside from whether US Q3 GDP growth will stand above the 3.0%, markets will watch the contribution from the US consumer versus that of inventory restocking. Personal consumption expenditure (PCE) is expected +3.0% after -0.9% and +0.6% in Q2 and Q1. Risk appetite will particularly welcome any evidence of a consumer-led recovery, in which case could prove positive for equities and risk currencies (EUR, GBP, CAD, AUD, NZD). In the event that a rise in inventory accumulation overshadows the increase in personal consumption, a rally in risk assets (equities, commodities and higher yielding currencies) would be accompanied by renewed pressure in USD and JPY.
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Monday, October 12, 2009
EMphase Finance US Economics Monthly Report October 2009 / Economics / US Economy
By: Francois_Soto
Dear reader
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The goal of this publication is to provide in an executive format a clean, clear and concise overview of the US economy for both private and institutional clients.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
America's Berlin Wall, A Disaster That's Hard to Escap / Economics / US Economy
By: DailyWealth
Editor's note: My friend Steve Sjuggerud is one of the most optimistic analysts I know� and he always manages to find big opportunities even in the worst market situations. That's why when Steve warns me something is going wrong, I always take notice. I know it's serious. Please read on for just such a warning...
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
U.S. Retail Sales Bounce on Federally Subsidized Auto Sales / Economics / US Economy
By: John_Mauldin
One of my favorite sources of information is The Liscio Report by Philippa Dunne & Doug Henwood. Among other things, each month they survey all the states about tax revenues, expenses and then give us the results in a very pithy fashion. No one pays taxes unless they have to, and thus taxes tell us a lot about the current spending and income situation. Taxes are a far more reliable indicator then surveys, which most "data" is based on.
Monday, September 14, 2009
The US Golden Age Is Over, Destruction of an Empire / Politics / US Economy
By: Bill_Bonner
Edward Gibbon described the happiest age of mankind as the period of the “five good emperors” between AD98 and AD180, when Marcus Aurelius died.
What was America’s Golden Age?
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Friday, September 04, 2009
Daily Economic Outlook, U.S. Non Farm Payroll Potential For Surprise / Economics / US Economy
By: Lloyds_TSB
Data from the US this week, notably the stronger-than-expected outcomes of the manufacturing and services ISM surveys, have raised the likelihood that the economy has returned to growth in the current quarter, ending the longest contraction since quarterly records started in 1947. However, the focus today is squarely on the labour market, an area of the economy that will significantly lag the wider recovery and represents the main downside risk to sustained economic growth.
Thursday, September 03, 2009
How to Lower the U.S. Deficit Without Killing Social Security / Politics / US Economy
By: Shamus_Cooke
When it was recently announced that the federal deficit was $2 trillion higher than previously estimated, corporate vultures — after years of high-altitude circling — began their descent.
The dying entity they’re after is the U.S. social safety net — Social Security, Medicare, etc. Years of waiting have finally paid off; the long awaited pretext for scavenging has arrived in the huge federal deficit.&
Saturday, August 15, 2009
What Are the Prospects for the US Economy? / Economics / US Economy
By: Global_Research
Bob Chapman writes: “The trade of governing has always been monopolized by the most ignorant and the most rascally individuals of mankind.” — Thomas Paine
The 10-year note auction yielded 3.73%. The bid to cover was 2.49 to 1 versus the average of the last ten auctions of 2.48 to 1. Indirect participation was 45.7% versus an average of 30%; we believe this is because foreign central banks are buying in behalf of the Fed via money they swapped with them.
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Friday, July 17, 2009
Expect Seven Years of Subpar Economic Growth and High Unemployment / Economics / US Economy
By: Mike_Shedlock
BLS data shows Unemployment Rate Tops 10% In 15 States.
Friday, July 10, 2009
United States Heading For National Socialism Economy / Economics / US Economy
By: LewRockwell
It was common on the left to intimate that George W. Bush was like Hitler, a remark that would drive the National Review crowd through the roof but which I didn't find entirely outrageous. Bush's main method of governance was to stir up fear of foreign enemies and instigate a kind of nationalist hysteria about the need for waging war and giving up liberty through security.
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
Another Victim of America’s Ponzi Scheme Economy (Part 2) / Politics / US Economy
By: Mike_Stathis
Today, America’s “New Economy” is based exclusively on services - primarily financial and technology-based services, with a whole slew of attorneys and consultants to support transactions and legal agreements.
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
The Passing of Billy Mays Will Boost My Personal Saving Rate / Economics / US Economy
By: Paul_L_Kasriel
This is meant as no disrespect to the family of Billy Mays. Rather, it is intended as utmost admiration of the man. My house and garage are full of the products - almost two of each product - that Billy Mays advertised on basic cable television. He was one of the best salespersons I have ever seen. I would purchase almost anything Billy Mays was selling.Read full article... Read full article...
Sunday, July 05, 2009
Is the Fed Predicting Economic Stagnation for the US? / Economics / US Economy
By: Gerard_Jackson
For sometime now I have been pointing out that things would be bad, not because I prefer gloom to joy but because the Fed's disgraceful monetary shenanigans over the years made the current situation inevitable. In the meantime, the profoundly ignorant Obama and his statist cronies are making things far worse. And what do we get from the Fed? Well, allow me to refer you to Janet Yellen, President of the San Francisco Fed, who opined that the US can look forward a very slow recovery marked by high unemployment.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Unemployment Crisis Grips U.S. States / Economics / US Economy
By: Global_Research
Tom Eley writes: The unemployment rate increased in 48 of 50 states and Washington, DC, in May, according to US Department of Labor statistics. For the year as a whole, the jobless rate has increased in every state, and in eight states it is now at its highest level since 1976, when monthly state-level statistics were first issued by the federal government. The national jobless rate in May rose to 9.4 percent.
Monday, June 22, 2009
The US Economy: Recession, Depression and Monetary Mismanagement / Economics / US Economy
By: Gerard_Jackson
The Institute for Supply Management reports that May was the "16th consecutive month of contraction in the manufacturing sector". Even though the contraction appears to be slowing the demand for capital goods continues to drop with no sign of a reversal in sight as of yet. Of course, this fall in demand has hit the producers of capital goods. In the meantime unemployment continues to rise with some commentators expecting it to reach 11 per cent before the year is out and maybe even climb to 12 per cent next year. Therefore the current signs suggest the US could be sliding into an actual depression, if it isn't there already.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Is Economic Recovery Closer Than You Think? / Economics / US Economy
By: Q1_Publishing
The divide between bull and bear camps is growing wider each day.
There isn’t much middle ground. You’re either in it, waiting for a pullback, or waiting for the collapse.
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