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by Alan Beaulieu Jan. 31, 2013

Monthly Consumer Confidence Numbers Don't Tell the Full Story

The most recent consumer confidence number can’t help us see the long-term trends....More
by Alan Beaulieu Jan. 29, 2013

Forecast by the Headlines at Your Own Peril

Positive headlines are welcome, but they do not accurately portray long-term trends....More
by Alan Beaulieu Jan. 22, 2013

SEC Rules Could Have Negative Impact

Expect the SEC to put out rules in 2013 that are consistent with the business-unfriendly legislation....More
by Alan Beaulieu Jan. 18, 2013

The Pros and Cons of Increased State and Local Government Spending

States are spending more, but they need to take a longer-term view....More
by Alan Beaulieu Jan. 15, 2013

Important Economic Signals from Housing Starts Data

The tentative cyclical high in housing starts provides further confirmation of a slowdown in the US economy’s rate of growth in the latter half of....More
by Alan Beaulieu Jan. 11, 2013

Defining Fair Remains Challenging When It Comes To Taxes

Unfair tax burdens must drive better planning and efficiencies in business....More
by Alan Beaulieu Jan. 9, 2013

Benefits from the Recent Changes to the Basel III Banking Regulations

Regulatory changes help set stage for growth in 2013 and mild downturn in 2014....More
by Alan Beaulieu Jan. 4, 2013

Is the Fiscal Deal a Solution?

The recent deal on the fiscal cliff provides some relief, but you can still expect to see a slowing economy later in 2013....More
by Alan Beaulieu Dec. 31, 2012

Positive Economic Signals from National Housing Price Trends

Rising housing prices and decline in the vacancy inventory bode well for the US economy in 2013....More
by Alan Beaulieu Dec. 28, 2012

2013 Economy Will Provide Both Opportunity and Challenge

Although the fiscal cliff looms in the near term, be looking for an economic slowdown in the second half of 2013....More
by Alan Beaulieu Dec. 20, 2012

A family (Federal) budget

Looking at the fiscal cliff through the lens of a household budget provides some interesting insights....More
by Alan Beaulieu Dec. 13, 2012

Taking a Look at the Fed's Increased Stimulus Program

The Federal Reserve announced major stimulus measures, but there is no guarantee that they will fully succeed....More
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
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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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