Anthony Chan
Anthony Chan
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I just see it as a speed bump.
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I remain more confident that the consumer will take great comfort in knowing that our government is truly taking care of business.
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In the short run, it's a no-win situation for the administration. But longer term, it's a win-win situation because you keep financial flows going, and economic growth will become a lot firmer.
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If I was to guess, it was probably a case of him being shrewd.
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If the manufacturing sector remains mired in a recession mode for too long, it may be signaling the same for the rest of the economy. Although it may be a bit too early to make that assessment, there should be universal agreement that the ISM outcome certainly does not bode well for the rest of the economy.
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I think a 0.2 percent decline in economic growth due Katrina's impact on oil and the regional economy is a realistic assumption,
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Clearly when you speak of an economic slowdown, you usually talk of an unemployment rate that is much, much higher. This environment is just not right for a recession,
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clear evidence that this sector will not continue rising forever.
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Higher mortgage rates are having the expected impact on the housing market.
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I haven't seen increases in the workweek strong enough to augur that all of a sudden employment is going to surge, ... If I had seen that in the past couple of months, I would be more optimistic.
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I have to come away with the view that the drop in crude prices offered the opportunity for a relief rally, although it didn't offer that much relief.
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I really don't see a ratcheting up of concerns for the Fed. I still think they are concerned enough that they'll do two more rate hikes, but I didn't see anything in this report that would suggest that they need to do more.
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Investors have become completely convinced that we need to see the housing canary buckle under a little bit. If the housing market softens, then investors will view that as the canary in the cave that indicates that central bankers will not have to be as aggressive.
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In view of the stimulus already out there, I think the Fed will finish out the year by raising rates until the end.