2011 Economic Calendar
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"U.S. data are promising"   by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist 12/16/11
The economy is picking up, and so is Fed activity in the banking system.
"Europe still in the spotlight"   by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist 12/9/11
Volatility from Europe ends the week on a positive note-for now.
"Momentum continues to build"   by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist 12/2/11
Europe may be a worry, but the economy right now is picking up a little momentum.
"Recovery regaining momentum?"   by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist 11/18/11
In contrast to concern about Europe, US economic data point to building strength.
"Angst fades"   by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist 11/11/11
Besides Europe, the week's news includes strength for exports and consumer sentiment.
"Forward momentum despite Greece"   by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist 11/4/11
The economy is moving forward and the Fed is ready to accommodate further.
"Headlines mask economic strength"   by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist 10/28/11
Economic details are stronger than the headlines.
"Stronger growth-not recession"   by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist 10/21/11
Hard data show an improving economy despite disappointing surveys.
"Equities continue rally"   by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist 10/14/11
Recession? Economic data are gaining momentum.
"Jobs mute recession talk"   by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist 10/7/11
The recession mongers are in retreat!
"The consumer not so healthy?"   by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist 9/30/11
The consumer is hurting more and more while housing is on life support.
"Fear dominates markets"   by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist 9/23/11
Economic news is more positive than the economic outlook.
"Some favorable winds from Europe"   by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist 9/16/11
The manufacturing and consumer sectors may not be helping growth much.
"Greek fears and policy disappointment"   by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist 9/9/11
Economic news is much better than the fiscal news or news out of Europe.
"Job growth screeches to a halt"   by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist 9/2/11
The week's news was bad but not all bad.
"Bernanke takes the spotlight"   by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist 8/26/11
An upbeat Bernanke and less-than-recessionary data.
"Europe rattles markets"   by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist 8/19/11
It's European contagion and slowing US growth.
"Volatility reigns"   by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist 8/12/11
There's lots of sound and fury but the economy's still plodding along.
"Anxiety trumps jobs"   by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist 8/5/11
Believe it or not, the economic news is more good than bad.
"Paralysis grips markets"   by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist 7/29/11
Debt issues aside, the week's economic news wasn't that great.
"Housing still struggling"   by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist 7/22/11
The economy may be showing a little life.
"No QE3 and no deficit solution"   by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist 7/15/11
A week of mixed messages.
"Employment shocker"   by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist 7/8/11
The economy may be in a soft patch but it's not a lock.
"Soft patch fading?"   by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist 7/1/11
The soft patch may just be temporary.
"Greece, oil and Bernanke"   by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist 6/24/11
Manufacturing reasserts its strength while housing remains weak.
"Losing streak ends for the Dow"   by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist 6/17/11
The week's economic news shows improvement.
"Transitory factors continue"   by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist 6/10/11
Despite risks, the soft patch probably won't be here for long.
"A soft patch"   by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist 6/3/11
The economic pace has slowed but most factors point to continued growth.
"A mixed bag for the economy"   by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist 5/27/11
Growth is moderating but the outlook is still positive.
"Recovery levels off"   by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist 5/23/11
The economy may be hitting a temporary soft spot.
"Jittery markets swing sharply"   by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist 5/13/11
The consumer is strengthening but weak income is a wildcard for the outlook.
"Not all data disappoint"   by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist 5/6/11
Some data have been soft but not the April jobs report.
"Is the recovery sputtering?"   by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist 4/29/11
The economy may have slowed but momentum may now be rebuilding.
"Earnings help markets forget"   by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist 4/21/11
Earnings surprises offset mixed economic news.
"News mixed but indicators positive"   by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist 4/15/11
Indications are improving but inflation is hard to read.
"A lot to digest"   by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist 4/8/11
Economic signals mixed, inflation talk builds.
"Consumers making spotty progress"   by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist 4/1/11
Income is falling behind inflation.
"Housing takes a double dip?"   by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist 3/25/11
Housing looks like it's in another recession and manufacturing gets a nasty surprise.
"Nerves still on edge"   by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist 3/18/11
International troubles aside, the economy is moving forward.
"Uncertainty dominates markets"   by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist 3/11/11
Global events overshadow mostly upbeat US economic news.
"Job growth shows promise"   by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist 3/4/11
Employment finally looks respectable right as oil spikes.
"Soaring oil prices rattle markets"   by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist 2/25/11
The economy was moving forward when oil spiked.
"Manufacturing gains as consumers pause"   by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist 2/18/11
Growth isn't always smooth with sectors now churning.
"Equities focus on fundamentals"   by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist 2/11/11
Egypt isn't all the week's news.
"Consumers ignore disappointing employment reports"   by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist 2/4/11
The employment picture may be clouded but there's definitely signs of economic strength.
"Not gangbusters but economy improving"   by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist 1/28/11
Fourth quarter GDP disappoints but not after the detail.
"Equities dip though economy advances"   by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist 1/21/11
Equities ahead of the economy - or is it the other way around?
"Equities continue New Year’s celebration"   by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist 1/14/11
Recovery continues, overcoming consumer pessimism.
"Economy improving while employment lags"   by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist 1/7/11
Economic strength points to job growth down the line.
"Equities hold onto gains for year"   by R. Mark Rogers, Senior U.S. Economist 12/31/10
Growth is gradually accelerating but it's bumpy.
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