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U.S. Outlook: The wage growth conundrum

Category: Economic Outlook | Published: 07/13/18 | Print

Category: Economic Outlook
Published: 07/13/18

Posted by Scott Anderson

Chief Economist

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The moderate pace of wage growth since the end of the Great Recession is unusual compared to previous expansions.

Tags: economic expansion, economy, Federal Reserve, Great Recession, hourly earnings, jobs, labor market, Scott Anderson, wage growth, wages

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Instant Analysis: June payrolls surprise to the upside, but wage growth disappoints

Category: Economic Outlook | Published: 07/06/18 | Print

Category: Economic Outlook
Published: 07/06/18

Posted by Scott Anderson

Chief Economist

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June’s job numbers keep the Goldilocks story of this economic expansion alive.

Tags: economy, Federal Reserve, interest rates, jobs, jobs report, labor market, manufacturing, retail, trade war, unemployment rate

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U.S. Outlook: Q2 GDP is solid; trade a growing downside risk

Category: Economic Outlook | Published: 06/29/18 | Print

Category: Economic Outlook
Published: 06/29/18

Posted by Scott Anderson

Chief Economist

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Now that we have the final Q1 GDP data in hand, what does it mean for the U.S. outlook going forward?

Tags: China, consumer spending, economy, emerging markets, exports, Federal Reserve, GDP, imports, inflation, labor market, Scott Anderson, tariffs, trade war

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U.S. Outlook: The state of household finances today

Category: Economic Outlook | Published: 06/22/18 | Print

Category: Economic Outlook
Published: 06/22/18

Posted by Scott Anderson

Chief Economist

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According to a Federal Reserve report, nominal household debt hit a record high $15.3 trillion in the first quarter of 2018.

Tags: California, debt, economy, Federal Reserve, GDP, household spending, inflation, interest rates, mortgage, Ohio, Scot Anderson

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