market-harmonics.com - 6/15/2009
bloomberg.com - 6/16/2009
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bloomberg.com —
This release is frequently released early. It can
come out as early as 9:55am EST. The official...
release time is 10:00. Base year 1966=100. A survey of consumer attitudes concerning both the present situation as well as expectations regarding economic ...
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Bloomberg: 'CONSSENT:IND Sentiment'
economist.com - 6/9/2009
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economist.com —
The Economist's Big Mac index seeks to make
exchange-rate theory more digestible. It is arguably the world's...
most accurate financial indicator to be based on a fast-food item. (Here is a brief explanation and video clip.)
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Economist Magazine Big Mac Index Archive
reuters.com - 6/10/2009
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reuters.com —
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. consumer confidence rose
in June, mirroring the strong gains the stock market...
has made since early March, a survey released on Tuesday said. Investor's Business Daily and TechnoMetrica Market Intelligence said their IBD/TIPP ...
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U.S. consumer confidence improves in June
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Is A Recovery Closer Than You Think?
Daily Markets —
... growth to turn positive in the short term. It’s just such a big part. Of course, it’s not just financial services which need to get back to normal. Consumers need to start spending again too. Buying Our Way Out The consumer-centric U.S. economy is not going to change overnight. Sure, people have started saving again. They’re paying down debts. And they’re (generally) acting more responsibly. They’re also starting to spend again too. The shopping itch is back. The chart below from Market Harmonics shows consumers are more willing than they have been in months to scratch it. ...
Is a Recovery Closer Than You Think?
GoldSeek.com —
... growth to turn positive in the short term. Its just such a big part. Of course, its not just financial services which need to get back to normal. Consumers need to start spending again too. Buying Our Way Out The consumer-centric U.S. economy is not going to change overnight. Sure, people have started saving again. Theyre paying down debts. And theyre (generally) acting more responsibly. Theyre also starting to spend again too. The shopping itch is back. The chart below from Market Harmonics shows consumers are more willing than they have been in months to scratch it. ...
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