Showing posts with label week. Show all posts
Showing posts with label week. Show all posts

Sunday, April 6, 2014

Chart of the Week Trade Surplus


The financial services industry provides a large trade surplus in the United States.
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Friday, January 24, 2014

Chart of the Week Gasoline


On the week of Dec 19, 2011 Iran begun to threaten shutting down the Straight of Hormuz. Since then Gas has risen 69 cents.
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Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Chart of the Week Jobs Report Preview


“Initial claims provides consistent hard data regarding jobs in our economy. Historically, it has acted as a leading indicator for the unemployment rate. The sharp decline in initial claims suggests that the unemployment rate is set to continue to fall in coming months.”

James Chessen, ABA Chief Economist

Update:
Payroll employment grew 227,000 in February, exceeding expectations of 210,000. This is the third consecutive monthly gain over 200,000. .
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