The June coincident index flattens out; the leading index, released today, predicts a 1.1% growth over the next six months. Minnesota’s forecasted growth is over twice that rate.
Monthly Archives: August 2018
Who Will Relent – Xi or Trump? On Actual and Perceived Payoff Matrices
NEC Chair Kudlow in response to the Chinese threat to impose tariffs on an additional $60 billion worth of goods (from Bloomberg).
“Their economy’s weak, their currency is weak, people are leaving the country. Don’t underestimate President Trump’s determination to follow through.”
Trade Policy Uncertainty in Our Times (II): Highest Level in Two Decades
Just in case you were still wondering.
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