Our forecast calls for slower growth in the US economy in the second half of 2014, particularly in the fourth quarter. Given that outlook, there should be empiric evidence of the shift in economic activity from acceleration to deceleration. Those changes never occur in a vacuum and are always signaled in advance. I thought a quick look at some June numbers might help you stay...
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ITR Economics International (itreconomics.eu), the world’s leading authority in business cycle forecasting, recently opened its European office in Brussels, Belgium. A press conference to announce the opening was held at the Glocal Solutions EU Headquarters on May 31, 2012, attended by members of the European business community and financial press. more...
ITR's Economic Forecasting: Solutions for Successful Business Planning and Management
In a Business Day interview with Terry Bradshaw, ITR Economics' Alan Beaulieu discusses his firm's holistic approach to accurate and actionable economic forecasting. Providing expert knowledge of leading indicators, as well as skilled observations of today's global economy, ITR's big picture approach helps businesses manage economic cycles.
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