by Neil Siegel | Apr 22, 2015 |
As we prepared the April 2015 Market Trend Analysis Report, we noted certain developments, as they relate to the US economy and housing. The GDP rate started out the year on solid ground, but slowed as the quarter progressed. It is currently estimated to come in...
by Neil Siegel | Jan 28, 2015 |
We are in the middle of a global oil glut that has once again caused the price of oil to decline. This situation has been well-documented in the media the last few months. The combination of greater oil production by non-OPEC countries, a more stable oil supply from...
by Neil Siegel | Aug 20, 2014 |
The U.S. economy was a bit shaky at the start of the year. We are now just past the half-way point, so let’s take a look at what has progressed. GDP: Since the end of the recession we have seen the U.S. economy grow at a slow and steady pace. The first quarter of 2014...
by Neil Siegel | Feb 26, 2014 |
Like others, we cannot wait for that first Friday of each month. Why, because, this is when the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics typically releases employment information. From this data, we can see how fast employers are adding workers and the type of jobs being...