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Data Round-Up: Trade Points to Modest Upward Revision to 14Q2 GDP

FMI’s analysis of this morning’s June International Trade report.

GOP Gets Tough on TPP

Many in Japan were shocked when Republicans on Capitol Hill began castigating President Barack Obama for being too soft on Japan regarding the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade negotiations.

Vehicle Sales Remain Healthy in July

Vehicle sales reached an estimated 16.4 mm units in July (seasonally-adjusted at annual rate). While down a bit from June’s cycle high of 16.8 mm, sales were in line with the strong 14Q2 average.

Weekly Data Preview: August 4-8

The highlight of this week’s few releases will be Wednesday’s International Trade report for June.

Aren't We Friends Anymore - Part 4

Republicans say Obama has failed to show leadership in conducting private negotiations and lobbying with Republicans and Democrats on the content of TPA, thereby making it harder to get a TPA done in time.

Aren't We Friends Anymore? - Part 3

In thinking through a path by which the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) could be ratified by Congress, here is the only scenario we—or others we have consulted—can come up with.

FMI August 2014 Economic and Investment Outlook

FMI's complete August 2014 Economic & Investment Outlook.

Aren't We Friends Anymore - Part 4

Republicans say Obama has failed to show leadership in conducting private negotiations and lobbying with Republicans and Democrats on the content of TPA, thereby making it harder to get a TPA done in time.

Data Round-Up: A Good Morning -- Jobs Growth Healthy, PMI Even Better

FMI’s analyses of this morning’s July Employment report, July PMI survey, June Personal Income data and June Construction report.

Aren't We Friends Anymore? - Part 3

In thinking through a path by which the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) could be ratified by Congress, here is the only scenario we—or others we have consulted—can come up with.

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