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Is US Manufacturing Dead?
Contrary to this often-repeated pronouncement, total US manufacturing production has more than doubled since the 1970s.
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ITR Experts Say: The Economy and the Midterms
Although midterm elections never occur in an economic vacuum, the notion that the economy is the “key” to their outcome is not true.
Connor Lokar
Aug 8, 2018
ITR Experts Say: Benchmarking Your Performance Versus Your Markets
A valuable self-assessment tool, benchmarking provides firms a barometer of their performance relative to their markets or peers.
ITR Economics Representative
Jul 25, 2018
Insights From Our CEO: 10 Reasons There is No Russian Equivalency
Accordingly, we think in metrics and mathematical terms. Economically speaking, there is no equivalency between the US and Russia.
Brian Beaulieu
Jul 19, 2018
ITR Experts Say: Freight Rates on the Rise
Prolonged acceleration at the global level has put upward pressure on commodity and raw material pricing for US producers.
Connor Lokar
Jul 18, 2018
Is Debt About to Push the Economy into Recession?
Corporate and consumer debt is growing. This cannot, and will not, continue with impunity in the years ahead.
Alan Beaulieu
Jul 13, 2018
What Are the Top Leading Indicators That ITR Uses?
Our leading indicator analysis is distinct from our economic forecasting, but does inform our forecasts and support our 94.7% forecast accuracy rate.
Lauren Saidel-Baker
Jul 5, 2018
From the President's Desk: That's Not Great News!
The clear signal coming from Permits is that Housing Starts, and by extension about 14% of GDP, is headed toward an imminent slowing rate of rise.
Alan Beaulieu
Jun 29, 2018
ITR Experts Say: File It Under Unintended Consequences...
Unintended consequences of shifting production
Connor Lokar
Jun 28, 2018
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