by Paul Lengemann, BullsnBears Economist | Sep 11, 2018 | alerts
Growth is strong worldwide but there are increasing signs of economic trouble ahead, most of it based on the Trump tariffs, which are about to kick in. Pushback has begun, but it is still modest. China has indicated it will introduce countervailing duties on a wide...
by Paul Lengemann, BullsnBears Economist | Sep 8, 2018 | alerts
There are only seven months left until the UK will leave the European Union. Prime Minister (“PM”) Theresa May has not yet found the formula she needs to take this step and internal negotiations remain in disarray. Right now, the UK will leave the EU without any...
by Paul Lengemann, BullsnBears Economist | Aug 31, 2018 | alerts
The economic numbers for the US remain positive, albeit they are weakening. The latest statistics are initial jobless claims for the week ending August 25 and personal income and spending for July. The jobless claims rose slightly for the week and the income/spending...
by Paul Lengemann, BullsnBears Economist | Aug 29, 2018 | alerts
Growth in the US remains strong. The second estimate for GDP growth in Q2 came in at 4.2%, up sharply from 2.2% in Q1. It was slightly higher than the initial reading of 4.1%. The result primarily reflects upward revisions to nonresidential fixed investment and...
by Paul Lengemann, BullsnBears Economist | Aug 28, 2018 | alerts
The economic news these days is anything but clear and informative. It is mainly confusing and contradictory. The latest information on consumer confidence is both positive and negative with the Conference Board reporting the best numbers in almost 18 years. Meanwhile...
