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| "A week for economic indicator geeks" | 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" | 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" | 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" | 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" | 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" | 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" | 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" | 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" | 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" | 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?" | 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" | 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" | 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" | 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" | 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" | 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?" | 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" | 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" | 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?" | 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" | 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" | 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" | 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" | 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" | 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" | 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" | 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" | 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" | 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" | 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" | 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" | 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" | 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" | 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" | 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" | 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" | 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?" | 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" | 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" | 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" | 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" | 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" | 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" | 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" | 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" | 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" | 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" | 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" | 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?" | 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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