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by Alan Beaulieu Dec. 11, 2012

US Job Growth: Who Gets the Credit?

  The private sector added 253,000 jobs in November.  The 0.23% increase from October sounds unimpressive, but it was in fact the best....More
by Alan Beaulieu Dec. 6, 2012

Is France Losing Its Energy Advantage?

Changes to France’s nuclear program could negatively impact its economic competitiveness....More
by Alan Beaulieu Dec. 4, 2012

Positive Signals from Chinese and European Leading Indicators

Leading indicator signals from China and Europe suggest positive developments in 2013....More
by Alan Beaulieu Nov. 29, 2012

Taking the Right Risks in the European Economy Can Yield Future Benefits

Now may be a great time for U.S. businesses to take advantage of European economic pessimism and capture European market share as European businesses....More
by Alan Beaulieu Nov. 27, 2012

Holiday Retail Sales Off to a Good Start

This weekend’s retail spending and the industry estimates for December bode well for ITR Economics’ forecast of ongoing economic expansion in the US....More
by Alan Beaulieu Nov. 21, 2012

France Loses AAA Credit Rating. What Does that Mean for US?

The non-reaction to France’s loss of a AAA credit rating bodes well for the U.S....More
by Alan Beaulieu Nov. 20, 2012

Making It In America: An American Manufacturing Success Story

Business leaders in Wisconsin are overcoming a challenging economic environment, highlighting the resilient nature of U.S. manufacturing....More
by Alan Beaulieu Nov. 15, 2012

Recent Talks on Fiscal Cliff Result in Interesting Concession

Government leaders are considering tax increases on the wealthy and corporations, but they admit it may not be enough....More
by Alan Beaulieu Nov. 14, 2012

Meeting in the Aisle in Washington

We at ITR have been saying how critical compromise on important issues in Washington is, and now, it looks like it might actually happen....More
by Alan Beaulieu Nov. 9, 2012

Still Battling Economic Uncertainty? Expect Better Days Ahead for the US Economy

Uncertainty related to political decisions has led business leaders to wait on important cash expenditures. Resolving the issues will help boost....More
by Alan Beaulieu Nov. 2, 2012

Healthcare Reform Will Have Unintended Consequences for the US Economy in 2014

An unintended consequence of the healthcare reform impacts part-time workers and plays into our 2014 recessionary outlook for the American economy....More
by Alan Beaulieu Oct. 30, 2012

Will Sandy Affect the Long-Term US Economic Forecast?

The economy is still on track for mild economic expansion through at least the middle of 2013....More
by Alan Beaulieu Oct. 24, 2012

A Reversal of European Banking Decisions Will Impact European Economic Recovery

The decision by Germany against direct recapitalization of European banks will make the European recovery more painful and much slower....More
by Alan Beaulieu Oct. 18, 2012

A Great Month for Housing

Housing Starts jumped 12.7% from August to September; producing the second best August-to-September jump since records started being kept in 1945....More
by Alan Beaulieu Oct. 16, 2012

Make Your Move: A Closer Look at Recent Jobs Numbers

Recent job creation numbers and the low level of layoffs both point to ongoing recovery in the US, albeit at a relatively mild pace....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...

Alan Beaulieu

  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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