Written by Steven Hansen The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (LEI) for the U.S. improved again in September to 97.1 (2004 = 100). The index growth has accelerated the last three months.
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Missing the Monthly Jobs Report Is Good for the Markets
Written by Steven Hansen It is time go look at a positive development of the government shutdown – no BLS Jobs Report on Friday. This report is dangerous in real time.
Are Taxes Making the Middle Class Poorer?
Written by Steven Hansen Last week, the Census Bureau, as part of their 2012 American Community Survey, published median income data for 2012. One question comes to mind: Is income tax widening the income gap which is slowing growth for the USA consumer driven economy?
The Fed Fails In Its Dual Mandate
Written by Steven Hansen At the beginning of each month, we focus on the monthly employment report produced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). It is an employment report card – but where should this report card be sent?
August 2013 Leading Economic Index Rises Sharply
Written by Steven Hansen The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (LEI) for the U.S. improved in August to 96.6 (2004 = 100). The index growth has accelerated the last two months.