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by Alan Beaulieu Aug. 24, 2012

Good News, but Do We Want to Hear It?

There are positive signals from the consumer side of the economy, but negative perceptions remain....More
by Alan Beaulieu Aug. 22, 2012

Quite a Change

Falling direct investment is sobering views of China’s future growth....More
by Alan Beaulieu Aug. 17, 2012

It Can Happen

Solid business practice and not debt-driven stimulus spending, can indeed rescue an economy....More
by Alan Beaulieu Aug. 15, 2012

No Time to Dither

Europeans appear to be getting down to solving their fiscal problems, and the U.S. should follow their example....More
by Alan Beaulieu Aug. 10, 2012

Adjust Your Sails for 2013

Look beyond the headlines to take advantage of growth opportunities....More
by Alan Beaulieu Aug. 6, 2012

Expensive, but Still Pretty

Spanish debt selling at high rate, but Draghi’s euro plans temporarily calm market....More
by Alan Beaulieu Aug. 2, 2012

Break It Up!

Too big to fail is a bad idea....More
by Alan Beaulieu Jul. 29, 2012

Onward and Upward

The business community seems to be feeling uncertain about the next few months. Many of you are no doubt having a good year with sales tracking above....More
by Alan Beaulieu Jul. 24, 2012

Thanks For The Help, But….

Washington’s bid to boost the economy through tax cuts to small- and medium-sized businesses is a bust....More
by Brian Beaulieu Jul. 23, 2012

The ECB Did It

The European Central Bank (ECB) recently cut to zero the interest it will pay to banks on what amounts to excess reserves held overnight by the ECB....More
by Alan Beaulieu Jul. 19, 2012

The Masses Miss the Mark

It is reported that 31% of Americans see the economic situation as good, meaning 69% see it as bad or at least uncertain. My first thought was that....More
by Alan Beaulieu Jul. 13, 2012

Euro Bank Control

Political/Economic/Emotional stability encourages investment and the growth of business, which in turn provides jobs and prosperity for people....More
by Alan Beaulieu Jul. 11, 2012

The China Slowdown

One of the interesting things in life is to read "news" sources knowing that they are talking about things that have already happened....More
by Brian Beaulieu Jul. 5, 2012

Central Bank Action in China and Europe

Both The People's Bank of China The European Central Bank have lowered their rates....More
by Brian Beaulieu Jul. 3, 2012

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

There is no change to ITR Economics' outlook of a second half-2013 and 2014 recession stemming from the recent decision upholding the Patient....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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