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Economic Outlook: Archive

John Blank

GDP Growth at -32.9%!!! Have We Finally Reached Rock-Bottom?

It was assumed that the temporary negative effects would be quickly reversed once we open the doors again, and engage in pre-lockdown consumption levels.

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John Blank

Can We Just Print & Borrow Our Way Out of Every Crisis?

Recently, the relationship between the Fed's epic increase in monetary supply and consumer price inflation or deflation has been rocky. At best.

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John Blank

Will the Recovery Take 10 Years? What About a "V" Shape?

Stock market traders appear to be fairly convinced: the V-shaped recovery is already in the bag.

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John Blank

"This Time Is Different!" No, Seriously!

Zacks economists don't want to push the envelope. We wish to provide modest guidance, for how investors can better interpret this current market environment.

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John Blank

What Shape Will the Recovery Look Like? Small V, Large V or Large U?

Despite incomplete information, market participants need to form expectations. The stock markets appear to be bracing for the worst.

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John Blank

Coronavirus: How Bad Will It Get?

As policy measures to contain the disease -- to prevent further illnesses and fatalities -- spread and deepen, it also becomes necessary. Investors must grapple with the degree to which this will affect business activity, both in the U.S. and around the globe.

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John Blank

Coronavirus: How Does It Affect the Global Economy?

For the time being, becoming infected by the regular flu (Influenza) is far more likely in the U.S. ...and deadlier.

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John Blank

Zacks Economic Outlook for 2020

With trade developments (hopefully) in the rear-view mirror, it is prudent in to contemplate a road ahead with less severe scenarios.

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John Blank

Are Fed Rate Cuts Going to Stop the GDP Slowdown?

Will the Fed's latest move be successful in slowing down a deceleration in U.S. GDP growth? That depends on a number of factors.

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John Blank

Once Upon a Time, When Interest Rates Were Above Zero...

The beginning of 2018 marked a brief time period in Interest Rate Land. Interest rates along the U.S. Treasury yield curve were inching higher, and the benchmark 10-year yield was manifesting itself above 3.0%.

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