Economic Trends
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6 Economic Predictions for 2016 and Beyond: SIFMA
By Michael S. FischerFed rate hikes in the summer and winter remain "the majority forecast, if just barely," the group says.
March 31, 2016
A funny thing happened on the way to recessionThe author has noted that recessions have typically resulted from substantial Fed interest rate hikes or major shocks.
March 31, 2016
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to RecessionGary Shilling writes that market pessimism "was overdone early this year but so too is the more recent euphoria."
March 30, 2016
This chart shows just how worried Janet Yellen is about the global economy"Time will tell if this is an appropriate strategy," says Deutsche Bank economist.
March 22, 2016
Beware of Models That Called It for RomneyMath drives an increasingly large number of investment portfolios. But as we learned during the financial crisis, models can and do break down.
March 17, 2016
Leading indicators in the U.S. rose in February as hiring improvesFour of 10 indicators advance, led by fewer jobless claims, while economic outlook is still positive with little chance of downturn.
February 22, 2016
View: Sanders makes promises no one could possibly keepWould he really increase inflation-adjusted GDP growth to 4.5 percent per year?
February 22, 2016
View: Sanders makes promises no one could possibly keepWould he really increase inflation-adjusted GDP growth to 4.5 percent per year?