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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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Bring on the Future - 3 Trends to Know and Utilize
By Brian Beaulieu on January 19, 2021

There is understandably angst and uncertainty about our future these days. I find it helps to keep an eye on today (the cause of the angst and uncertainty for many) and an eye on the...

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What Might a Capital Gains Tax Increase Mean for the Stock Market?
By Brian Beaulieu on December 21, 2020

There have been only three notable increases in the capital gains tax rate over the last 51 years (there were numerous minor/incremental instances). That makes President-elect Biden’s...

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The Economic Recovery Outlook for Where You Live: Four Things to Know
By Brian Beaulieu on November 20, 2020

The shape of the recovery in your business is first and foremost a function of the decisions that you make. Ultimately, it is not up to the federal government, state/municipal governments,...

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Rising Debt, Flat Profits, and the Future
By Brian Beaulieu on October 21, 2020

The US government taking on more and more debt is a frequent topic of conversation. Oftentimes, the matter of US corporations being increasingly in debt is also raised. The chart below...

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Tracking the Three-Headed Monster
By Brian Beaulieu on September 17, 2020

There really is a monster under the bed, but it is still time to get out of bed and get ready for the day.

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Economic Recovery and Profits: Know This Trend to Make More Money
By Brian Beaulieu on August 20, 2020

The recovery in the US economy is real. Even if you are concerned about another COVID-19 disruption, you need to know certain realities.

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