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Federal Reserve Decisions and the Threat of Inflation – Tom Kerins and Tim Bastian
Federal Reserve Decisions and the Threat of Inflation – Tom Kerins and Tim Bastian
February 28, 2010
Manarin Investment Counsel advisors Tom Kerins and Tim Bastian share their thoughts on a handful of financial topics.
Reasons Consumer Spending Will Likely Grow in 2010
February 17, 2010
While most economic pundits think we will see a slowdown in consumer spending this year, signs are pointing that chances are good we will see spending move in the opposite direction. Here's why:
(1) Consumer incomes are rebounding.
(2) Consumers have reduced their financial obligations.
(3) The personal saving rate is higher.
(4) Home building is rising again.
(5) Autos still selling slower than the scrappage rate.
- From economists Brian Wesbury and Bob Stein in this Research Report.
