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Economic Outlook: Archive
Inflation Risk... Much Ado About Nothing?
by John Blank
The U.S. economy's health is steadily recovering. We are seeing signs across various industries of revitalized demand by consumers.
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banking finance
When Is the U.S. Economy Going to Recover from Covid-19?
by John Blank
The last few months we witnessed some early signs of a recovery. But it remains unclear.
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What Will Be the Main Economic Drivers in 2021?
by John Blank
With 2020 in the rear-view mirror, we are leaving behind us a plethora of events that affected and shaped our society and economy.
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The Vaccines Are Here. Are We Out of the Woods Now?
by John Blank
It almost seems like we are just an appointment at the doctor's office away from opening up our economy again.
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medical pharmaceuticals
What's the 3rd Wave Going to Do to a U.S. Economic Recovery?
by John Blank
We might see a reinstatement of certain state lockdown measures across the country. And spillovers across state lines are very likely. The political will to impose tighter lockdown restrictions will be closely connected to the vacancies (or lack thereof) in hospitals. As lockdown restrictions will be considered the measure of last resort.
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Presidential Election: How Important Is It to Your Portfolio?
by John Blank
While the coronavirus continues to take a toll on our social and economic activity, and the infections and death tolls climb new staggering heights, the investing world appears to have shifted some attention toward the upcoming election.
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finance medical
GDP Growth at -32.9%!!! Have We Finally Reached Rock-Bottom?
by John Blank
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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Can We Just Print & Borrow Our Way Out of Every Crisis?
by John Blank
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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finance
Will the Recovery Take 10 Years? What About a "V" Shape?
by John Blank
Stock market traders appear to be fairly convinced: the V-shaped recovery is already in the bag.
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finance
"This Time Is Different!" No, Seriously!
by John Blank
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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What Shape Will the Recovery Look Like? Small V, Large V or Large U?
by John Blank
Despite incomplete information, market participants need to form expectations. The stock markets appear to be bracing for the worst.
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finance
Coronavirus: How Bad Will It Get?
by John Blank
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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finance medical
Coronavirus: How Does It Affect the Global Economy?
by John Blank
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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brics medical
Zacks Economic Outlook for 2020
by John Blank
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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earnings finance
Are Fed Rate Cuts Going to Stop the GDP Slowdown?
by John Blank
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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banking finance
Once Upon a Time, When Interest Rates Were Above Zero...
by John Blank
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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finance
U.S. Recession: Are We There Yet? Are We There Yet?
by John Blank
The latest Fed rate cut, the inversion of the U.S. Treasury yield curve and many other leading economic indicators are pointing in one direction only. It appears to be only a matter of time when we get there: a recession.
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finance
Fed Rate Cut: Policy Blunder or Strategic Prudence?
by John Blank
One might argue U.S. macro data is right where it should be. Thus, a key question emerges, to critiquing these macroeconomic times: Does an interest rate cut at this stage make sense?
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finance
Fed Rate Cut: Policy Blunder or Strategic Prudence?
by John Blank
One might argue U.S. macro data is right where it should be. Thus, a key question emerges, to critiquing these macroeconomic times: Does an interest rate cut at this stage make sense?
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finance
Trade War: Are We There Yet (Or Still Sabre-Rattling)?
by John Blank
Given recent developments, one might wonder -- how concerned should investors be? Will all of this ultimately be just noise?
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Has the U.S. Economy Shaken Off Recession Concerns?
by John Blank
U.S. quarterly GDP growth rates continue to surprise on the upside. This is leading perma-bear forecasters to push the recession's ETA further into the future.
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earnings finance
U.S. Economy: Just Slowing Down or Stalling?
by John Blank
Zacks Economists expect 2019 and 2020 to be characterized by a subdued and moderate -- but steady -- growth path, close to 2.0%.
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finance
Q4 GDP Growth at 2.6%, Better than Expected
by John Blank
While weaker than what we forecast (without amending), this is still a robust quarterly growth rate.
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finance
Is the Fed Done Raising Rates?
by John Blank
As the FOMC were in the process of reversing multiple years of near zero interest rates, the path back to rate 'normalization' was communicated relatively clearly to the public.
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finance
Is the Fed Done Raising Rates?
by John Blank
As the FOMC were in the process of reversing multiple years of near zero interest rates, the path back to rate 'normalization' was communicated relatively clearly to the public.
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finance