Several people (Muckdog, amongst others) think there is very little "core" inflation. Putting aside the absurdity of ignoring...
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As promised, here are the results of the survey we did on Monday. Thank you again to everyone who participated in this survey: Over 2000...
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Yes, it is once again time for everyone’s favorite economic indicator, the amusingly described "Employment Situation,"...
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Amazing, but true: Inflation was low because oil prices surgedIn GDP math, sometimes one plus one equals zeroBy Rex Nutting, MarketWatch...
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Shenanigans! At the risk of sounding shrill, I am compelled to point out the quantum bogosity of this 3.9% GDP number: It is highly...
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Time’s Justin Fox goes color crazy on this version of the Case/Shiller Housing Index: >Wheee! Look at all the petty colors! >...
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No surprise here: The Case-Shiller Home Price Index fell yet again. Through August 2007, prices of existing single family homes across...
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If you want to know about abstract economic theory, speak to an economist. However, if you have questions about inflation, I suggest that...
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Look, we have to stop meeting this way. Some half-assed piece of data comes out, the markets spasm, then you want to understand what the...
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First, a quick data check of Existing Home Sales: • Unit sales dropped 8% in September; this is the lowest level in eight years; •...
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