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Meet our Directors: Eric and Grace
By ITR Economics on June 17, 2022

Originally formed in 1948, ITR Economics has grown so much over the years. As we continue to expand and improve, we have formed a strong Leadership Team to lead the charge. We are delighted...

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Insights from Our CEO Internal Forecasting

When Leading Indicators Don’t Really Lead
By Brian Beaulieu on June 15, 2022

The following are key aspects of our leading indicator analysis at ITR Economics: Context Reliability Looking Beyond Conventional Wisdom

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Addressing Your Labor Challenge in a Tight Market
By ITR Economics on June 14, 2022

There are plenty of issues for businesses to worry about right now. Slowing economic growth, higher interest rates, supply chain challenges, and inflation at multi-decade highs are just a...

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ITR Experts Say Strategic Planning

Three Reasons to Lead With Optimism on the Back Side of the Business Cycle
By ITR Economics on June 9, 2022

"Lead with optimism" is one of our Management Objectives™ that we reinforce when times are uncertain. The casual reader might picture a business owner or executive stretching her mouth into...

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ITR Experts Say Budget Planning

Rates Are Rising – Should You Still Borrow?
By ITR Economics on June 3, 2022

We’ve all heard rates are going up. The chart shows US Government Long-Term Bond Yields, a good general gauge of interest rates. We are using the three-month moving average (3MMA) to smooth...

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From the President's Desk Shipping & Trade

Freight Trends: Relief Is Just Down the Road
By Alan Beaulieu on June 1, 2022

Freight costs seem to be on everyone’s mind as we talk to clients individually and as we deliver keynotes. The US Long-Distance General Freight Trucking Truckload Producer Price Index (PPI)...

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