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Brian Beaulieu

Brian Beaulieu has served as CEO and Chief Economist of ITR Economics™ since 1987, where he researches the use of business cycle analysis and economic forecasting as tools for improving profitability.
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A "Strong" Economy? Time to Face Reality
By Brian Beaulieu on June 8, 2023

“The Economy is Strong.” No, it is NOT. Time for a reality check and to prepare for reality! Essentially the only primary gauge regarding the US economy that is strong is the labor market,...

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The Debt Ceiling Drama
By Brian Beaulieu on May 11, 2023

Congress and the White House are engaged in high drama over raising the debt ceiling.

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Home Prices Are Declining
By Brian Beaulieu on April 4, 2023

Home prices are down from record highs. A declining trend is evident for existing and new homes. Why It Matters: Improved buying opportunities are ahead. The market is correcting to...

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Inflation Update: 3 Things to Know
By Brian Beaulieu on March 2, 2023

Our view toward where inflation is heading clearly indicates the Federal Reserve could stop raising the fed funds rate immediately if they wanted to despite the very low unemployment rate....

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The 2 Big Known Risks to Our Macroeconomic Outlook
By Brian Beaulieu on February 2, 2023

We endeavor to let people know what the upside and downside risks are in association with every forecast we publish. There are always risks that we must weigh when generating a forecast. In...

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2024 Recession Will Not Be Restricted to the US
By Brian Beaulieu on January 3, 2023

Europe Industrial Production is holding up quite well despite the economic stresses imposed by Russia’s energy policies toward Western Europe and the Ukraine war in general. There is a...

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