by sslifer | Jan 15, 2021 | Commentary for the Week, NumberNomics Notes
January 15, 2021 The virus continues to spread rapidly. Both the labor market and the economy softened somewhat in November and December. But that hardly seems consistent with the economic crisis described by President-elect Joe Biden in his speech on Thursday. We...
by sslifer | Jan 8, 2021 | Commentary for the Week, NumberNomics Notes
January 8, 2021 Payroll employment declined 140 thousand in December as states imposed restrictions in an effort to contain the spread of the corona virus. This softness in employment may continue for another month or two, but it is important to remember that two...
by sslifer | Jan 8, 2021 | Commentary for the Week, NumberNomics Notes
January 8, 2021 Following the $3.0 trillion fiscal stimulus package passed in the spring of last year, the government passed a second $0.9 billion corona virus relief spending package in December. Following the two Senate elections in Georgia the Democrats gained...
by sslifer | Dec 24, 2020 | Commentary for the Week, NumberNomics Notes
This will be our last commentary for this year. We wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday season. 2020 has been a challenge for all of us. 2021 is poised to be far more enjoyable. Steve
by sslifer | Dec 18, 2020 | Commentary for the Week, NumberNomics Notes
December 18, 2020 As the corona virus spreads more rapidly politicians both in Washington and at the state level are struggling to find the proper response. On the one side, Congress is on the verge of passing a $900 corona virus relief bill. While politicians...
by sslifer | Dec 11, 2020 | Commentary for the Week, NumberNomics Notes, The Year Ahead Outlook
December 11, 2020 The most surprising aspect of the economy in 2020 was the extraordinary rebound in growth following the quarantine-induced collapse in economic activity in the second quarter. Jobs growth consistently outpaced expectations which caused the...
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