Lynn Reaser
Lynn Reaser
basically benign economic growth optimal present solid
We have basically an optimal present economic situation, with solid growth and benign inflation.
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Wall Street breathed a collective sigh of relief this week as fears of mounting inflationary pressures and additional rate hikes by the Federal Reserve suddenly evaporated.
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We are seeing on one side fewer layoffs, and on the other side we are seeing a pickup in hiring.
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We had expected a snap-back in consumer spending after a decline in May, and that's what these numbers showed, ... Consumers appeared to be optimistic in their spending, despite the stock market and the ongoing corporate frauds and malfeasance.
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This number shows that inflation is in a benign mode for the U.S. economy.
close peak
We could very much be close to the peak at this time.
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We expect the 12th consecutive increase in the target fed funds rate and really no change in the tactics deployed in recent meetings.
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We don't think we are going to have another recession ... We think there is enough stimulus in the pipeline, enough positive news in there to allow the economy to keep on a growth track for the next year.
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Today was a relief rally; it was an oil-price relief story. Oil prices are still very high, but much more moderate than the worst fears of last week.
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Today was a relief rally; it was an oil-price relief story, ... Oil prices are still very high, but much more moderate than the worst fears of last week.
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Today was a relief rally; it was an oil price relief story,
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On the import side, the strength is from a rebuilding of inventories from companies and a general expansion of the U.S. economy. Petroleum imports increased, adding to the import bills.