9.1% Is Not the Most Important Number
The June CPI result reflected a 9.1% year-over-year rate of inflation. It was the highest rate experienced in the US since Nov 1981.
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The Downside and the Upside of a Return to Normal
Now that the consumer has “backed off” from the torrid pace, there is too much inventory. Excess inventory will lead to a decline in orders in those...
Brian Beaulieu
Jul 14, 2022
Industry Updates
Income Meets Government; Irony Ensues
Real (i.e., inflation-adjusted) personal income – as earned for productive economic participation – is at a record high.
ITR Economics
Jul 12, 2022
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The Threat of Higher Interest Rates – Driven by Inflation Pressures
These are significant shifts in monetary policy that will negatively impact the consumer and businesses if carried too far.
ITR Economics
Jul 6, 2022
2030s Depression
2008 Great Recession vs 2030s Great Depression: Similarities and Differences
Prepare for the 2030s Great Depression by learning from the 2008 Great Recession. Discover strategies to help your business survive and thrive during...
ITR Economics
Jun 30, 2022
Executive Strategy
Headlines of Horror
News headlines don't often provide accurate insights about the future. See how leading indicators and economic trends can give you the data you need.
Brian Beaulieu
Jun 23, 2022
Executive Strategy
Pricing and the Golden Rule
Inflation is not a new threat to the economy, but an old ghost from the past. Learn how business leaders can manage it with the right pricing...
ITR Economics
Jun 21, 2022
News
Implications of the Fed's 75-Basis-Point Rise in June
The Federal Reserve raised the federal funds target rate by 75 basis points on June 15. What does that mean for the economy?
Brian Beaulieu
Jun 17, 2022
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ITR Economics
Jun 17, 2022
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