St. Louis Financial Stress Index – November 22, 2012 Update

On March 28, 2011 I wrote a post (“The STLFSI“) about the  STLFSI (St. Louis Fed’s Financial Stress Index) which is supposed to measure stress in the financial system.  For reference purposes, the most recent chart is seen below.  This chart was last updated on November 22, incorporating data from December 31,1993 to November 16, …

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St. Louis Financial Stress Index – November 15, 2012 Update

On March 28, 2011 I wrote a post (“The STLFSI“) about the  STLFSI (St. Louis Fed’s Financial Stress Index) which is supposed to measure stress in the financial system.  For reference purposes, the most recent chart is seen below.  This chart was last updated on November 15, incorporating data from December 31,1993 to November 9, …

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The November 2012 Wall Street Journal Economic Forecast Survey

The November Wall Street Journal Economic Forecast Survey was published on November 9, 2012.  The headline is “Storm Expected to Trim Growth, not Spending.” An excerpt: On average, the economists see a small chance of recession over the next 12 months—at about 1-in-5, basically unchanged over the past five months. But most respondents still think …

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Philadelphia Fed – 4th Quarter 2012 Survey Of Professional Forecasters

The Philadelphia Fed Fourth Quarter 2012 Survey of Professional Forecasters was released on November 9.  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 expectations: Real GDP: (annual average level) full-year 2012 : 2.2% full-year 2013 : 2.0% full-year 2014 …

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St. Louis Financial Stress Index – November 8, 2012 Update

On March 28, 2011 I wrote a post (“The STLFSI“) about the  STLFSI (St. Louis Fed’s Financial Stress Index) which is supposed to measure stress in the financial system.  For reference purposes, the most recent chart is seen below.  This chart was last updated on November 8, incorporating data from December 31,1993 to November 2, …

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St. Louis Financial Stress Index – November 5, 2012 Update

On March 28, 2011 I wrote a post (“The STLFSI“) about the  STLFSI (St. Louis Fed’s Financial Stress Index) which is supposed to measure stress in the financial system.  For reference purposes, the most recent chart is seen below.  This chart was last updated on November 5, incorporating data from December 31,1993 to October 26, …

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St. Louis Financial Stress Index – October 25, 2012 Update

On March 28, 2011 I wrote a post (“The STLFSI“) about the  STLFSI (St. Louis Fed’s Financial Stress Index) which is supposed to measure stress in the financial system.  For reference purposes, the most recent chart is seen below.  This chart was last updated on October 25, incorporating data from December 31,1993 to October 19, …

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St. Louis Financial Stress Index – October 18, 2012 Update

On March 28, 2011 I wrote a post (“The STLFSI“) about the  STLFSI (St. Louis Fed’s Financial Stress Index) which is supposed to measure stress in the financial system.  For reference purposes, the most recent chart is seen below.  This chart was last updated on October 18, incorporating data from December 31,1993 to October 12, …

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The October 2012 Wall Street Journal Economic Forecast Survey

The October Wall Street Journal Economic Forecast Survey was published on October 12, 2012.  The headline is “Sluggish Growth Seen Into Next Year.” An excerpt: On average, the 48 respondents, not all of whom answer every question, expect the jobless rate will still be at 7.8% in June of next year—matching the September figure released …

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St. Louis Financial Stress Index – October 11, 2012 Update

On March 28, 2011 I wrote a post (“The STLFSI“) about the  STLFSI (St. Louis Fed’s Financial Stress Index) which is supposed to measure stress in the financial system.  For reference purposes, the most recent chart is seen below.  This chart was last updated on October 11, incorporating data from December 31,1993 to October 5, …

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