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May. 24, 2013

Good News in Existing Home Sales

Enjoy the good news in existing home sales, but keep a long-term perspective....More
May. 21, 2013

Good News in Europe

Economic and financial signals show welcome and noticeable improvements for the region....More
May. 14, 2013

Consumers Feeling Impact of Higher Taxes

Slower growth trend lies ahead in retail sales....More
May. 9, 2013

Good Economic News from Europe

Economic indicators are providing positive news for the European economy....More
May. 6, 2013

China Economic Numbers -- Looking Past the Headlines

Look past the headline numbers to get a clearer picture of Chinese economic activity....More
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Apr. 30, 2013

A Lot of Potential in US Manufacturing

There are compelling reasons to focus on US manufacturing in the coming days....More
Apr. 25, 2013

Being in the Right Place at the Right Time

The potential rewards of a climbing stock market are available to those who purposefully seek them out....More
Apr. 24, 2013

Is It the Great Green Fleet?

The Pentagon should let the private sector take the lead on developing economically-feasible biofuels....More
Apr. 19, 2013

What Do All the Economic Headlines Mean?

Despite what the headlines may or may not say, we conclude that the US is still on track for a mild recession, just not yet....More
Apr. 17, 2013

The IMF Cut Its Global Forecast -- What Does That Mean for Us?

While the IMF’s cut to its global forecast may garner headlines, the true story can be found in the economic leading indicators....More
Apr. 11, 2013

A Quick Look at President Obama's Budget Proposal

The president’s budget proposal is not likely to pass Congress “as is,” but it does present his point of view and probably a rough idea of what we....More
Apr. 9, 2013

Does US Government Spending Have a Multiplier Effect?

A recent economic study and the legacy of Margaret Thatcher remind us that the economy is growing because the free market system works, not because....More
Apr. 4, 2013

Bad for the UK, Good for the US

The UK’s energy woes will benefit the US as a provider of low-cost energy....More
Apr. 2, 2013

"The Corruption of Capitalism": Our Take on David Stockman's Op-Ed

David Stockman's recent op-ed on the future U.S. economy is wholly consistent with our long-range forecast of U.S. economic challenges....More
Mar. 28, 2013

Market Share Gains Are a Priority for 2014

Don’t get carried away with extending economic good news in 2013 straight through 2014; there are signals of future cyclical risk....More
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  Brian Beaulieu has been an economist with ITR Economics since 1982 and its CEO since 1987. He is also Chief Economist for Vistage International and TEC, global organizations comprised of...

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  One of the country’s most informed economists, Alan Beaulieu is a principal of the ITR Economics where he serves as President. ITR predicts future economic trends with 94.7% accuracy...
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