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ITR Experts Say: State Populations Pinpoint Pain, Potential
Population shifts within the US – i.e., residents leaving one state for another – are first for our consideration.
Insights From Our CEO: The Silver Lining of a Slowdown
There are three reasons to see a silver lining in the cyclical slowdown of 2019.
Director's Cut: Can You Buy Your Way Out of a Recession?
2019 is finally here, and bringing with it obstacles and opportunities.
ITR Experts Say: Keep Your Eyes on China
If your business has a direct presence in China, you must understand your own cyclical relationship to the Chinese economy and its underlying markets.
From the President's Desk: Steel Supply, Demand, and Prices
Steel Prices, as measured by the Steel Scrap Producer Price Index , are expected to edge lower as demand wanes in the coming year.
ITR Experts Say: Potential Jobs Bombshell No Cause for Alarm
As of this writing, the current partial government shutdown has become the longest in US history, surpassing the previous record of 21 days.
ITR Experts Say: Loaded for Bear
In December, the US stock market flirted with bear-market territory before a meek rally closed the month, reeling it back from the edge.
ITR Experts Say: Economic Growth Is All About People
The more people there are, the more products and services they consume, thereby driving economic expansion.
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