by sslifer | Dec 5, 2018 | Commentary for the Week, NumberNomics Notes
SOLD OUT! 2019 Economic Outlook Conference In times of uncertainty whether you are running a business or planning your investments, knowledge can be your most valuable asset. Stephen Slifer, Owner and Chief Economist at NumberNomics will provide insight...
by sslifer | Nov 30, 2018 | Commentary for the Week, NumberNomics Notes
November 30, 2018 Most economists believe that the economy is growing at a rate well in excess of its assumed potential growth path. That should translate into upward pressure on the inflation rate. The problem is, that is not happening. If the upswing in...
by sslifer | Nov 23, 2018 | Commentary for the Week, NumberNomics Notes
November 23, 2018 The Fed’s Open Market Committee will meet December 18-19 and the discussion should be far more spirited than one might have imagined six weeks ago when a rate hike was virtually assured. As always, the Fed’s decision will be based on economic...
by sslifer | Nov 16, 2018 | Commentary for the Week, NumberNomics Notes
November 16, 2018 “This time is different”. Economists say that all the time, but it never is. However, we believe this time really is different largely because of improved fiscal policy and technological developments. The combination of the two is boosting GDP...
by sslifer | Nov 9, 2018 | Commentary for the Week, NumberNomics Notes
November 9, 2018 Up and down and …up again? The stock market captured everybody’s attention in October as fears emerged that the U.S. economy might be overheating along with worries about the pace of rate hikes by the Fed, the election, and trade. But the oil...
by sslifer | Nov 2, 2018 | Commentary for the Week, NumberNomics Notes
November 2, 2018 The market’s attention recently shifted to labor costs which have begun to accelerate. Most economists fear that rapidly rising wages will lead to a further pickup in inflation, force the Fed to quicken the pace of rate hikes, and eventually lead to...
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