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Instant Analysis: FOMC statement for November

Category: Economic Outlook | Published: 11/01/17 | Print

Category: Economic Outlook
Published: 11/01/17

Posted by Scott Anderson

Chief Economist

Closeup of intricate window designs on the Federal Reserve building.

The message from the FOMC this month is no change in monetary policy plans, with the economy and inflation evolving close to our expectations.

Tags: doves, economy, Federal Reserve, FOMC, hawks, inflation, interest rates, Janet Yellen, November

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Instant Analysis: Q3 GDP sizzles

Category: Economic Outlook | Published: 10/27/17 | Print

Category: Economic Outlook
Published: 10/27/17

Posted by Scott Anderson

Chief Economist

This is a photo of a crane above a city skyline.

The advance estimate of third quarter GDP growth exceeded nearly all expectations largely shaking off the negative impact of the fall hurricanes.

Tags: consumer spending, export business, FOMC, GDP, GDP growth, hurricanes, interest rates, Scott Anderson

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U.S. Outlook: Time for tighter monetary policy?

Category: Economic Outlook | Published: 10/27/17 | Print

Category: Economic Outlook
Published: 10/27/17

Posted by Scott Anderson

Chief Economist

Business equipment spending chart

This week we saw resilient third quarter GDP. Next week, we expect a strong rebound in U.S. payroll growth for October.

Tags: economy, FOMC, GDP, hurricanes, personal income, Scott Anderson

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U.S. Outlook: Q3 GDP report preview

Category: Economic Outlook | Published: 10/20/17 | Print

Category: Economic Outlook
Published: 10/20/17

Posted by Scott Anderson

Chief Economist

Graph showing recent drop in housing starts.

We estimate the combined hit to third quarter GDP could be above one full percentage point worth of Q3 GDP growth.

Tags: economy, Federal Reserve, GDP, interest rates, Scott Anderson

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