by sslifer | Sep 17, 2021 | Commentary for the Week, NumberNomics Notes
September 17, 2021 We continue to be struck by economists’ perpetual fear that a recession or substantially slower growth is just around the corner. If a weak economic indicator is released they tell us that our fear of contracting COVID is preventing us from...
by sslifer | Sep 10, 2021 | Commentary for the Week, NumberNomics Notes
September 10, 2021 With each additional tidbit of data economists and market participants reevaluate the timing and speed with which the Fed will “taper” its monthly purchases of securities. It is true, that reducing its securities purchases represents the beginning...
by sslifer | Sep 3, 2021 | Commentary for the Week, NumberNomics Notes
September 3, 2021 Payroll employment rose 243 thousand in August which was considerably smaller than the 750 thousand increase that had been expected. The boo-birds jumped on that small gain to suggest that the rising number of COVID cases has stopped the economy...
by sslifer | Aug 27, 2021 | Commentary for the Week, NumberNomics Notes
August 27, 2021 Inflation is an important ingredient in determining Fed policy. The core personal consumption expenditures deflator on average climbed about 0.5% slower than the Fed’s 2.0% target for a decade. It has recently accelerated and in the past twelve...
by sslifer | Aug 20, 2021 | Commentary for the Week, NumberNomics Notes
August 20, 2021 Each passing week economists and investors find something else to worry about. COVID concerns have been pushed to the forefront as the number of new cases has climbed. That spawns a fear that a renewed lockdown could negatively impact the pace of...
by sslifer | Aug 13, 2021 | Commentary for the Week, NumberNomics Notes
August 13, 2021 COVID continues to take its toll around the globe largely amongst unvaccinated individuals and countries. The number of cases has been rising in China and officials there recently shut down the Ningbo-Zhoushan port. The spread of the virus has caused...
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