Keep track of US signposts
Article Abstract:
Economic conditions in the United States are worth watching as a way to predict what will happen in the global economy and in the Australian economy. Various things to look for are discussed. Data provided by the US National Association of Purchasing Management (NAPM) in its NAPM Composite Index and the Conference Board in its Conference Board Leading Index are useful. A serious recession is not yet indicated, but there are reasons to worry. Both bad news and good news can be seen in the indices. World mineral and energy prices are important for the price of Australian stocks (shares), especially with key mineral stocks not high. Graphs for the NAPM index, 1/80-1/00, and for The Conference Board index, 1/79-12/00, are included.
Publication Name: Personal Investor (Melbourne, Vic.)
Subject: Personal finance
ISSN: 0813-2992
Year: 2001
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Keep an eye on Uncle Sam
Article Abstract:
This article discusses economic forecasts for the US economy in 2001, including predictions for an economic slowdown. The influence of the US economy on the health of the international market is highlighted.
Publication Name: Personal Investor (Melbourne, Vic.)
Subject: Personal finance
ISSN: 0813-2992
Year: 2001
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Beware the scaremongers
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An analysis based on global, US and Australian economic forecasts indicate that interest rates are unlikely to fall or rise sharply over the next year .
Publication Name: Personal Investor (Melbourne, Vic.)
Subject: Personal finance
ISSN: 0813-2992
Year: 2000
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