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Data Round-Up: Real Consumption on Track for +3.5% Gain in 14Q4

posted by Michael Lewis on December 11, 2014

Found in US, categorized in Growth Outlook and Business Cycle

Tags: FMI michael lewis retail sales business inventories import-export price report UI claim rail traffic result

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Silver bells, silver bells… After September’s soft consumption results, a number of Wall Street economists downgraded their 14Q4 spending projections. FMI went the opposite way, raising our near-term outlook.

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FMI’s analyses of today’s November Retail Sales, October Business Inventories, and November Import-Export Prices reports as well as the latest Weekly UI Claims & Rail Traffic results. 

About Michael Lewis

Michael Lewis

Mike Lewis founded Free Market Inc. (FMI) in 1982 as a full-service economic consulting firm, providing insights and in-depth data analysis primarily for institutional money managers and corporate planning directors.

FMI has compiled a solid record of timely, independent and accurate economic forecasts.  FMI blends its unique analysis of indicators and experience with economic cycles into a consistent overall outlook. They offer both a comprehensive overview and in-depth detail that enable clients to integrate FMI’s insights into their decision-making process.

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