Economic Trends
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Leading Economic Indicators Rose in March, Pointing to Steady Recovery
By Ron PechtimaldjianThe Conference Board's index of leading economic indicators (LEI) increased 1.4% in March, following smaller gains in February and January.
April 01, 2010
Group Think? The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that Chief Economist James A. Overdahl will leave the agency to rejoin the private sector after...
April 01, 2010
Coal: Clearer PictureDavid M. Khani, CFA FBR Capital Markets 703-469-1179 [email protected] Heading into 2010, we continue to be optimistic on the coal space in general and believe that most companies under...
March 29, 2010
Bernanke Hints at Move to Sell Mortgage-Backed SecuritiesIn House hearing, Fed Chief mulls reducing balance sheet
March 18, 2010
LEI Rises Again, 0.1%The Conference Board's Leading Economic Index (LEI), gained a scant 0.1% in February, after a 0.3% rise in January and 1.2% jump last December.
March 12, 2010
Janet Yellen Possible Fed Vice Chair ChoiceSan Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President Janet Yellen is reported to be President Obama's top candidate for Vice Chairman of the Federal Reserve.
February 23, 2010
Economic recovery remains to be seenThe majority of Americans still believe economic recovery is more than two years away, reveals a new Gallup poll.
February 01, 2010
Editor's Note: Migrant Musings in a New AgeAnniversaries, like this year in which Investment Advisor marks its 30th birthday, tend to make me introspective and retrospective. Throughout the year we will report...