Stuart Hoffman
Stuart Hoffman
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There is no question that we've entered a new era. The question seems to be how long it will continue, and the jury is still out on that one.
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The CPI captured the center stage as it's the biggest one-month increase in 25 years, ... We certainly know why, with energy prices having skyrocketed.
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This is in spite of gasoline rebounding 10 to 15 cents in January. This also squares with the jobless claims data.
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I think the Fed will look at the core number and determine that it was understated, and still raise rates by a quarter-percentage point at the meeting on November 1.
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His statements have set up a pause at the June meeting after they move in May. That doesn't mean we are done. He's leaving the door open to resume hikes at subsequent meetings.
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Our forecasters expect the economy to shake off the effects of last year's hurricanes and surging oil prices.
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When you take out transportation, the report should look stronger. In total, manufacturing orders are quite strong, and that reflects a lot of capital spending going on among businesses.
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We're still in the first or second innings of the ballgame of replacing Greenspan. But it's not like the game hasn't begun.