Maxioms by Joseph Abate
Manufacturing activity in the region appears to have cooled off. We suspect it will be another month or two before read more
Manufacturing activity in the region appears to have cooled off. We suspect it will be another month or two before auto manufacturers start ramping up production to replenish sales-depleted inventories.
On net, we'll see some damage and a hit to corporate profits and proprietors' income, but that effect is temporary. read more
On net, we'll see some damage and a hit to corporate profits and proprietors' income, but that effect is temporary. But in the next quarter, we will get some mild stimulus from the rebuilding. Certainly, it will have no major, permanent effect on the economy.
Warm weather and a post-December rebound in new activity will likely boost construction payrolls. Retail employment should also enjoy a read more
Warm weather and a post-December rebound in new activity will likely boost construction payrolls. Retail employment should also enjoy a post-holiday boost.
The increase in gasoline prices and the prospect of a long, expensive winter is depressing sentiment.
The increase in gasoline prices and the prospect of a long, expensive winter is depressing sentiment.
With little excess capacity left in the labor market, we expect continued upward pressure on wages.
With little excess capacity left in the labor market, we expect continued upward pressure on wages.
