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U.S. Interest Rates Commentary and Research from Eric Hickman
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Comments on economic data today
Three important pieces of U.S. economic data came out today; all stronger than expected, but with more context to consider; 2nd quarter real GDP; survey 1.8%, released 2.4%. It is normal for GDP to be strong before a recession, and this GDP isn’t that strong…
Special Report: 2023 rhymes with 2007
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State of economic data
Many economic indicators exhibit similar behavior surrounding recessions across their history. Below are eight charts of important U.S. economic indicators with the longest history and most reliable cyclical behavior. The charts show an economic indicator’s behavior 2-years before and after past recessions indexed to its…