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A Graphic Presentation of FMI Key Economic Trends
written by Michael Lewis on November 30, 2015
FMI’s end-of-the-month summaries for November's graphic summary of economic trends.
The U.S. Dollar and International Economic Conditions
written by Michael Lewis on November 30, 2015
FMI’s end-of-the-month summary for November U.S. dollar analysis.
Federal Spending Up in ‘16; S&L Provides Bigger GDP Boost
written by Michael Lewis on November 24, 2015
FMI's commentary on federal and state & local fiscal policy.
Federal Reserve Bank Discount Rate Change Requests
written by Michael Lewis on November 24, 2015
FMI’s update on Rate Hike Requests from Fed Banks.
Data Round-Up: Inventory Correction Has Ways to Go; Income Revised Up Markedly
written by Michael Lewis on November 24, 2015
FMI’s analyses of this morning’s Second Report of 15Q3 GDP and October Advance Trade-Goods data, as well as notes on the November Philadelphia Fed regional non-manufacturing survey, Richmond Fed regional manufacturing & services surveys and Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index.
Data Round-Up: Existing Home Sales Retrench Some, Trends Remain Upbeat
written by Michael Lewis on November 23, 2015
FMI’s review of this morning’s October Existing Home Sales report and comments on the FOMC’s discussion of real equilibrium interest rates at the October meeting.
Yellen & FOMC Are Ready for a Rate Hike in December
written by Michael Lewis on November 20, 2015
FMI’s Commentary on the FOMC’s likely rate hike decision in December and challenges to their plans for a gradual tightening arc.
Preview of Data Releases: November 23-27, 2015
written by Michael Lewis on November 20, 2015
FMI's complete Preview of next week’s notable data releases.
Data Round-Up: Manufacturing Surveys Improve But Only Modestly So Far
written by Michael Lewis on November 19, 2015
FMI’s analysis of today’s November Philadelphia Fed Regional Manufacturing Survey, as well as a review of the latest Weekly UI Claims and Rail Traffic data.
Data Round-Up: Housing Starts Weaken Led by Volatile Multis; Permits Strengthen
written by Michael Lewis on November 18, 2015
FMI's review of October Housing Starts results.
