The global economy is on the backside of a
business cycle trend that will likely last through
most, if not all, of 2009 depending on what you
are measuring. What we are very much looking
forward to doing over the course of 2009 is
bringing the positive leading indicator signals to you as they develop. These leading indicators (and no doubt others) will provide use with the empirical input that a change for the better is taking place in the economy, a change we can believe in... (read more) EcoTrends December 2008
Although it remains undeclared by the govern-
ment, the US recession began in the third
quarter of 2008. The downturn will essentially
encompass all of 2009. It will be the worst
downturn since the early 1980s, perhaps even
every bit as severe as the early 1980s... (read more) EcoTrends November 2008
The bailout is now a reality with the exception of
its full implementation. Pundits, including Dr.
Bernanke, have been saying that this isn't a cure-
all to our economic woes, and they are correct.
An IMF research paper suggests that the "cure"
may end up making the economy worse
off... (read more) EcoTrends October 2008
It is important to recognize that good and
honorable people can disagree about the merits
of the bailout plan proposed by Sec. Paulson and
Chairman Bernanke. We are opposed to it. Our
reasons are not complex..(read more) The Paulson Plan
Given the recent propensity for federal bailouts, for some it is no doubt a stunning development that market forces are actually working, as evidenced by Natural Gas Futures Prices falling for the second consecutive month... (read more)
EcoTrends September 2008
It was another rough month for some major segments of the US economy and there are increasing signs that the economic troubles are spreading beyond our shores. Housing activity is sputtering in other economies and Retail Sales are looking weak when adjusted for inflation... (read more) EcoTrends August 2008
If the economic winds aren’t blowing the way you would like, break out the oars. And what better place could there be than the US? We have the natural resources, capabilities, access to capital, and freedoms to make tomorrow fit our needs... (read more) EcoTrends July 2008
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