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What's Up With Housing?
Affordability for new and existing homes is becoming an issue sooner than we expected.
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Is Inflation Causing Less Consumer Spending? — Headlines vs. Data
The overall consumer trend is consistent with our projection of a soft landing in the US economy this year.
Alan Beaulieu
Aug 30, 2022
2030s Depression
1930s Great Depression vs 2030s Great Depression: Similarities and Differences
Learn all about the similarities and differences between the 1930s Great Depression vs the 2030s Great Depression from ITR Economics.
ITR Economics
Aug 17, 2022
Industry Updates
Auto Production Has Passed Though a Trough − What It Means for You
Our analysis of the latest data is that North America Light Vehicle Production established a low in March 2022.
ITR Economics
Jul 26, 2022
Industry Updates
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.
Brian and Alan Beaulieu
Jul 6, 2022
2030s Depression
2008 Great Recession vs 2030s Great Depression: Similarities and Differences
ITR Economics put together a comparison of the 2008 Great Recession vs the 2030s Great Depression to help you best prepare for what’s to come.
ITR Economics
Jun 30, 2022
Industry Updates
Freight Trends: Relief Is Just Down the Road
The General Freight Trucking PPI will be shifting from escalating inflation to deescalating inflation (disinflation) in the last quarter of this...
Alan Beaulieu
Jun 1, 2022
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