U.S. economic and industrial outlook: Kent model forecasts

Article Abstract:

A slowdown of economic growth is forecast for 1996 until 1997. According to Kent model forecasts, the economy will grow by 2% in 1996 and 1.7% in 1997. Price increases will be moderate and will accelerate by 1997 and afterwards. Modest hikes in earnings are seen for most industries, but this is forecast to slow down in 1997. Divergent trends are seen for employment, with unemployment estimated at around 5.6% for 1996 and 1997. Slight declines are forecast for short-term rates for the rest of 1996, with moderate upturns in 1997. Long-term rates and yields will be stagnant in 1996, with slight hikes in the next year.

Analysis, Economic forecasting, Industrial development, Industrialization

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U.S. economic and industrial outlook: Kent Model forecasts

Article Abstract:

Kent Model forecasts predict that the US economy will grow by 2.8%, 2.2% and 2.4% in 1995, 1996 and 1997, respectively. Slow economic growth is expected to continue even after 1997. Forecasts of key economic indicators such as prices, employment, income, financial markets, credit, manufacturing, construction, services and utilities are also presented.

Statistics, Economic indicators

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US economic and industrial outlook: Kent model forecasts

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning analyses of economic, financial and employment forecasts in the United States during the period 1987 to 2001 are discussed. Particular attention is given to identifying trends in market prices and developments in the manufacturing industry.

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