Economic Forecasts

December 2019 Duke/CFO Global Business Outlook Survey – Notable Excerpts

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On December 11, 2019 the December 2019 Duke/CFO Global Business Outlook was released.  It contains a variety of statistics regarding how CFOs view business and economic conditions. In this CFO survey press release, I found the following to be the most notable excerpts – although I don’t necessarily agree with them: More than half (52%) of U.S. … Read more December 2019 Duke/CFO Global Business Outlook Survey – Notable Excerpts

Philadelphia Fed – 4th Quarter 2019 Survey Of Professional Forecasters

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The Philadelphia Fed 4th Quarter 2019 Survey of Professional Forecasters was released on November 15, 2019.  This survey is somewhat unique in various regards, such as it incorporates a longer time frame for various measures. The survey shows, among many measures, the following median expectations: Real GDP: (annual average level) full-year 2019:  2.3% full-year 2020:  1.8% full-year 2021:  … Read more Philadelphia Fed – 4th Quarter 2019 Survey Of Professional Forecasters

The November 2019 Wall Street Journal Economic Forecast Survey

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The November 2019 Wall Street Journal Economic Forecast Survey was published on November 7, 2019.  The headline is “WSJ Survey: Economists Split on Causes of Hiring Slowdown.” I found numerous items to be notable – although I don’t necessarily agree with them – both within the article and in the “Economist Q&A” section. An excerpt: … Read more The November 2019 Wall Street Journal Economic Forecast Survey

The October 2019 Wall Street Journal Economic Forecast Survey

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The October 2019 Wall Street Journal Economic Forecast Survey was published on October 10, 2019.  The headline is “WSJ Survey: Majority of Economists Say Manufacturing Sector in Recession.” I found numerous items to be notable – although I don’t necessarily agree with them – both within the article and in the “Economist Q&A” section. An … Read more The October 2019 Wall Street Journal Economic Forecast Survey

CEO Confidence Surveys 3Q 2019 – Notable Excerpts

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On October 2, 2019, The Conference Board released the 3rd Quarter Measure Of CEO Confidence.   The overall measure of CEO Confidence was at 34, down from 43 in the second quarter. [note:  a reading of more than 50 points reflects more positive than negative responses] Notable excerpts from this October 2, 2019 Press Release include: CEOs … Read more CEO Confidence Surveys 3Q 2019 – Notable Excerpts

September 2019 Duke/CFO Global Business Outlook Survey – Notable Excerpts

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On September 18, 2019 the September 2019 Duke/CFO Global Business Outlook was released.  It contains a variety of statistics regarding how CFOs view business and economic conditions. In this CFO survey press release, I found the following to be the most notable excerpts – although I don’t necessarily agree with them: The CFO Optimism Index, which historically … Read more September 2019 Duke/CFO Global Business Outlook Survey – Notable Excerpts

The September 2019 Wall Street Journal Economic Forecast Survey

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The September 2019 Wall Street Journal Economic Forecast Survey was published on September 12, 2019.  The headline is “Economists Don’t See Path to 3% Growth in 2019.” I found numerous items to be notable – although I don’t necessarily agree with them – both within the article and in the “Economist Q&A” section. An excerpt: … Read more The September 2019 Wall Street Journal Economic Forecast Survey

Philadelphia Fed – 3rd Quarter 2019 Survey Of Professional Forecasters

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The Philadelphia Fed 3rd Quarter 2019 Survey of Professional Forecasters was released on August 9, 2019.  This survey is somewhat unique in various regards, such as it incorporates a longer time frame for various measures. The survey shows, among many measures, the following median expectations: Real GDP: (annual average level) full-year 2019:  2.3% full-year 2020:  1.9% full-year 2021:  … Read more Philadelphia Fed – 3rd Quarter 2019 Survey Of Professional Forecasters

The August 2019 Wall Street Journal Economic Forecast Survey

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The August 2019 Wall Street Journal Economic Forecast Survey was published on August 8, 2019.  The headline is “Economists See Greater Chance of September Rate Cut, WSJ Survey Says.” I found numerous items to be notable – although I don’t necessarily agree with them – both within the article and in the “Economist Q&A” section. … Read more The August 2019 Wall Street Journal Economic Forecast Survey

The July 2019 Wall Street Journal Economic Forecast Survey

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The July 2019 Wall Street Journal Economic Forecast Survey was published on July 12, 2019.  The headline is “President Trump’s Criticism of the Fed Hasn’t Shifted Perception of Its Independence, Economists Say.” I found numerous items to be notable – although I don’t necessarily agree with them – both within the article and in the … Read more The July 2019 Wall Street Journal Economic Forecast Survey