Japan's GDP surged upward 4.84% in Q4 at an annual rate, the Cabinet Office reported early today in Tokyo. Forecasters had looked for 3.8-3.9% growth, according to news service surveys. It was the largest quarterly gain since Q1 2004 [...]
Introducing
Carol Stone, CBE
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Carol Stone, CBE came to Haver Analytics in 2003 following more than 35 years as a financial market economist at major Wall Street financial institutions, most especially Merrill Lynch and Nomura Securities. She has broad experience in analysis and forecasting of flow-of-funds accounts, the federal budget and Federal Reserve operations. At Nomura Securites, among other duties, she developed various indicator forecasting tools and edited a daily global publication produced in London and New York for readers in Tokyo. At Haver Analytics, Carol is a member of the Research Department, aiding database managers with research and documentation efforts, as well as posting commentary on select economic reports. In addition, she conducts Ways-of-the-World, a blog on economic issues for an Episcopal-Church-affiliated website, The Geranium Farm. During her career, Carol served as an officer of the Money Marketeers and the Downtown Economists Club. She has a PhD from NYU's Stern School of Business. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, and has a weekend home on Long Island.
Publications by Carol Stone, CBE
Global| Feb 15 2007Japan GDP Gains at 4.8% AR in Q4, Fastest in Almost 3 Years
- Global| Feb 15 2007
Industrial Production Falls Unexpectedly by 0.5% in January
Total U.S. industrial production decreased by 0.5% last month. Revisions to December and November data were mixed, pushing the December total up to a 0.5% gain from 0.4% reported before and holding November at the -0.1% change [...]
- Global| Feb 15 2007
Industrial Production Falls Unexpectedly by 0.5% in January
Total U.S. industrial production decreased by 0.5% last month. Revisions to December and November data were mixed, pushing the December total up to a 0.5% gain from 0.4% reported before and holding November at the -0.1% change [...]
- Global| Feb 14 2007
UK Unemployment Steadies; Modest Employment Growth
Employment in the UK rose 7,000 in the November period, a third successive monthly increase in this 3-month moving average. Over the last three months (the style of comparison that the UK's Office for National Statistics [ONS] [...]
- Global| Feb 09 2007
OECD Leading Index Up in December
The Leading Index of the major 7 OECD economies rose 0.2% in December after a like gain during November. The index's six-month growth rate for December was 1.2%, up from 1.1% reported a month ago. There were scattered minor revisions [...]
- Global| Feb 09 2007
OECD Leading Index Up in December
The Leading Index of the major 7 OECD economies rose 0.2% in December after a like gain during November. The index's six-month growth rate for December was 1.2%, up from 1.1% reported a month ago. There were scattered minor revisions [...]
With increasing attention to "climate change", some very simple data take on more prominence. The National Climatic Data Center, a division of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of the Commerce Department, maintains [...]
- Global| Feb 07 2007
Machinery Output Leads Industrial Production in Several European Nations
European industry is trying hard to grow and some sectors are more successful than others, according to data for December 2006 reported today by various statistical agencies. German production fell by 0.7% after a 1.8% surge in [...]
- Global| Feb 02 2007
U.S. Vehicle Sales Steady in January
In January, U.S. sales of light vehicles eased 0.1% from the prior month to 16.73M units, according to the Autodata Corporation. This was 4.6% below January 2006. There were offsetting moves in trucks and cars. Total truck sales came [...]
- Global| Feb 01 2007
January ISM Manufacturing Survey Gives Back December Gains
The ISM Manufacturing Index fell back below 50 in January to 49.3, reversing December's gain and confounding forecasts of a further gain to over 51. Readings above 50 indicate that activity is expanding at half or more of the [...]
- Global| Jan 31 2007
Turkey's Trade Deficit Much Smaller in December; Auto Sector Boosts Exports
The trade deficit in Turkey shrank markedly in December. The Turkish Statistical Institute reported it at $3.08 billion, compared with $4.18 billion in November and $4.44 billion in December 2005. This was the smallest deficit since [...]
- Global| Jan 26 2007
Employment in Spain Surpasses 20 Million in Q4; Foreign Workers Increase Share of Jobs
The number of employed workers in Spain passed 20 million in Q4, a record and a new milestone. The Spanish labor market continues to impress with its vigor. Growth rates are moderating a bit, but conditions remain strong overall. The [...]
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