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"A week for economic indicator geeks"
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by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist |
12/18/09 |
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This past week's indicators-what you see is not what you got |
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"Consumer cheer for the holidays"
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by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist |
12/11/09 |
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Consumer strength and export strength made for a very upbeat week. |
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"November employment- an upside surprise"
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by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist |
12/4/09 |
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Outside of jobs, the week's data are mixed. |
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"An uneven recovery"
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by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist |
11/20/09 |
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The road to recovery will be bumpy. |
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"Stocks up despite consumer worries"
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by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist |
11/13/09 |
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Exports are strong but the consumer sector looks weak. |
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"For now, the glass is half full"
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by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist |
11/6/09 |
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The consumer sector is holding its own even if the labor market isn't. |
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"U.S. economy back in positive territory"
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by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist |
10/30/09 |
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Third-quarter GDP was strong but details suggest the quarter didn't end on a high note. |
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"Stock market veers off track"
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by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist |
10/23/09 |
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The market may have been down, but economic news was mostly good. |
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"Earnings rain on Dow's parade"
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by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist |
10/16/09 |
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Manufacturing is definitely rallying but consumer readings are mixed. |
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"The bulls return"
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by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist |
10/9/09 |
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Economic indications are improving but the consumer is still weak. |
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"Consensus too optimistic?"
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by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist |
10/2/09 |
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Data weren't as bad as the market's reaction. |
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"Choppy data-as predicted"
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by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist |
9/25/09 |
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The ups and downs of a soft recovery. |
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"Rosy economic data"
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by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist |
9/18/09 |
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Manufacturing, housing and now consumer spending say the recovery is on! |
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"Trade, sentiment help recovery"
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by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist |
9/11/09 |
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A boost in trade and consumer spirits improve the outlook. |
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"Choppy days ahead"
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by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist |
9/4/09 |
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The economy is improving but will happen as stimulus programs wind down? |
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"More signs of recovery"
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by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist |
8/28/09 |
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The recession is probably over, with our without the consumer. |
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"Housing in recovery?"
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by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist |
8/21/09 |
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The end of the recession may not mean immediate recovery. |
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"Consumer-king and pauper"
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by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist |
8/14/09 |
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Consumerless recovery. |
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"Job losses ease further"
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by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist |
8/7/09 |
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Recovery is near, but not strong recovery. |
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"The end in sight?"
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by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist |
7/31/09 |
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The recovery is near but it won't be led by the consumer. |
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"Cost cutting boosts equities"
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by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist |
7/24/09 |
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Can earnings continue to outdo sales? |
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"Markets survive data deluge"
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by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist |
7/17/09 |
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The markets were up and data were strong, for the most part. |
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"The rules of recovery have changed"
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by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist |
7/10/09 |
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A bumpy recovery means bumpy data. |
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"A bump in the road"
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by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist |
7/2/09 |
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The rocky road to recovery. |
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"Closer to bottom"
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by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist |
6/26/09 |
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More signs are pointing to a bottoming out. |
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"More signs of nearing bottom"
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by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist |
6/19/09 |
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The economic news this past week pointed to the economy being closer to bottom of recession |
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"Consumers peek out of foxholes"
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by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist |
6/12/09 |
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The strength of data isn't as good as their direction. |
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"Job losses ease sharply"
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by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist |
6/5/09 |
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A big week of data suggest the worst may already be over. |
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"Consumer confidence picks up"
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by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist |
5/29/09 |
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Consumers see light at the end of the tunnel |
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"Doubts return"
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by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist |
5/22/09 |
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Growing government deficits world-wide rattle both bonds and equities. |
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"Consumers stay on the sidelines"
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by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist |
5/15/09 |
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Consumers are keeping their wallets tucked away. |
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"Investors breathe a sigh of relief"
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by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist |
5/8/09 |
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Investors de-stress and buy equities. |
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"Earnings and economy less negative"
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by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist |
5/1/09 |
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Economic data may be picking up but the consumer is still a question. |
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"Not as Bad as Expected"
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by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist |
4/24/09 |
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The economy isn't bouncing but it may be steadying. |
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"Green shoots get frosted"
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by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist |
4/17/09 |
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Spring frost hits green shoots. |
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"Equities focus on the positive"
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by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist |
4/9/09 |
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Markets may be optimistic but the economic data aren't. |
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"Equities focus on green sprouts"
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by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist |
4/3/09 |
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Sprouts of recovery have yet to take root. |
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"Bouncing along the bottom?"
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by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist |
3/27/09 |
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Good news doesn't mean the recession is over. |
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"Fed cranks up printing presses"
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by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist |
3/20/09 |
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The Fed's massive liquidity program may work too well. |
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"Bulls Stage Comeback"
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by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist |
3/13/09 |
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Optimism? Not so fast. |
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"Financials weigh on equities"
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by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist |
3/6/09 |
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Recession is deeper than expected. |
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"Bleak data, banks weigh on equities"
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by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist |
2/27/09 |
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Markets survive week despite the worst numbers yet. |
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"Equities downgraded with economy"
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by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist |
2/20/09 |
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Data point to deepening recession. |
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"Don't get my hopes up"
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by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist |
2/13/09 |
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Vague Treasury plan doesn't help the markets. |
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"Equities look past employment dive"
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by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist |
2/6/09 |
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Jobs are down but hope is strong |
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"GDP decline accelerates"
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by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist |
1/30/09 |
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Intense recession needs improvement in the consumer and housing sectors. |
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"Earnings drag stocks down"
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by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist |
1/23/09 |
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Earnings offset inauguration optimism. |
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"Inflation has recession written all over it"
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by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist |
1/16/09 |
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Recession is deepening and so is the budget gap. |
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"Employment continues to sink"
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by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist |
1/9/09 |
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The jobs report shows the fourth-quarter as the worst yet of the recession |
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"Looking forward to 2009?"
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by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist |
1/2/09 |
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The economic dip is deep, perhaps deeper than the markets expect. |
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