Lynn Reaser
Lynn Reaser
close peak
We could very much be close to the peak at this time.
adding companies expansion general imports petroleum rebuilding strength
On the import side, the strength is from a rebuilding of inventories from companies and a general expansion of the U.S. economy. Petroleum imports increased, adding to the import bills.
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The stock market now faces two primary risks. First, the economy could slow too much, which would jeopardize profit performance. Second, a strong rebound in stocks could stoke consumer spending and renew concerns about overheating and additional interest rate hikes.
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Right now we're already starting to see that rebuilding is under way and energy prices are moving lower so that makes it easier for them to stick to their strategy. They will likely conclude that the economy is showing a great deal of resilience and that it is able to withstand a higher level of oil prices.
concern earlier economy hold issue whether
Earlier in the summer, the big concern was accounting, but the issue now is whether the economy is going to hold up,
benign economy-and-economics inflation mode number shows
This number shows that inflation is in a benign mode for the U.S. economy.
current households primary saving savings vehicle
Americans are saving very little out of their current income. The primary vehicle that's doing the savings for households is their home.
evidence good hikes interest rate
This is very good evidence that the interest rate hikes are working,
sector sign third
This is another sign that the manufacturing sector is positioned for an upswing in the third quarter.
fears last moderate oil prices worst
Oil prices are still very high, but much more moderate than the worst fears of last week.
companies cost expand growth looking profits sales
Companies are looking to expand profits more now through sales growth than cost cutting.
concerns corporate federal further interest performance profit raise rates reflected reserve start street wall week
The cacophony on Wall Street this week reflected concerns that the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates further and that corporate profit performance could start to dissipate.
economic rather reaction trend
Ascertain a trend rather than a reaction ? try not to read too much into economic numbers,
although auto behavior definitely depend economic future increase march minutes policy seems statement steps view
They are definitely off auto pilot. Although another increase at the end of March seems likely, the statement in the minutes reinforces the view that future policy steps will depend more on the behavior of economic statistics.