- Inventory gain is broad-based.
- Sales strength also extends across categories.
- I/S ratio drops.
Introducing
Tom Moeller
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Prior to joining Haver Analytics in 2000, Mr. Moeller worked as the Economist at Chancellor Capital Management from 1985 to 1999. There, he developed comprehensive economic forecasts and interpreted economic data for equity and fixed income portfolio managers. Also at Chancellor, Mr. Moeller worked as an equity analyst and was responsible for researching and rating companies in the economically sensitive automobile and housing industries for investment in Chancellor’s equity portfolio. Prior to joining Chancellor, Mr. Moeller was an Economist at Citibank from 1979 to 1984. He also analyzed pricing behavior in the metals industry for the Council on Wage and Price Stability in Washington, D.C. In 1999, Mr. Moeller received the award for most accurate forecast from the Forecasters' Club of New York. From 1990 to 1992 he was President of the New York Association for Business Economists. Mr. Moeller earned an M.B.A. in Finance from Fordham University, where he graduated in 1987. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from George Washington University.
Publications by Tom Moeller
USA| Mar 08 2022U.S. Wholesale Inventories Lag Sales in January
by:Tom Moeller
|in:Economy in Brief
USA| Mar 08 2022U.S. Trade Deficit Sets Record in January
- Decline in exports led by consumer goods.
- Imports increase broadly.
- Petroleum imports strengthen with higher prices.
by:Tom Moeller
|in:Economy in Brief
USA| Mar 07 2022U.S. Consumer Credit Usage Moderates Sharply in January
- Revolving credit balances decline.
- Nonrevolving credit usage weakens.
by:Tom Moeller
|in:Economy in Brief
USA| Mar 07 2022FIBER: Industrial Commodity Prices Rise Broadly
- Lumber costs lead recent increases.
- Crude oil prices continue to strengthen.
- Steel scrap & aluminum prices rise notably.
by:Tom Moeller
|in:Economy in Brief
USA| Mar 04 2022U.S. Payrolls Show Unexpected Strength in February; Earnings Are Unchanged but Jobless Rate Declines
- Widespread job strength registered after Omicron.
- Hourly earnings hold steady after months of strong gain.
- Jobless rate falls to lowest level in two years.
by:Tom Moeller
|in:Economy in Brief
USA| Mar 03 2022U.S. ISM Services Index Weakens Again in February
- Component declines remain widespread.
- Price index improves.
- Composite factory & services index also declines.
by:Tom Moeller
|in:Economy in Brief
USA| Mar 03 2022U.S. Initial Claims for Unemployment Insurance Decline
- Initial claims have trended lower since mid-January.
- Continued claims are little changed w/w.
- Insured unemployment rate remains at record low.
by:Tom Moeller
|in:Economy in Brief
USA| Mar 02 2022U.S. ADP Nonfarm Private Payrolls Strengthen in February
- January decline revised to robust increase.
- Leisure & hospitality sector posts firm growth.
- Construction & factory sectors also improve.
by:Tom Moeller
|in:Economy in Brief
USA| Mar 01 2022U.S. Light Vehicle Sales Decline in February
- Both auto & light truck sales reverse some of January's gain.
- Imports' share increases to five-month high.
by:Tom Moeller
|in:Economy in Brief
USA| Mar 01 2022U.S. Energy Product Prices Continue to Strengthen
- Gasoline prices surge.
- Crude oil prices ease w/w, but remain at highest point since September 2014.
- Natural gas prices continue to increase.
by:Tom Moeller
|in:Economy in Brief
USA| Mar 01 2022ISM Manufacturing Index Unexpectedly Improves in February
- Index largely reverses January decline.
- New orders & production increase.
- Prices paid dip.
by:Tom Moeller
|in:Economy in Brief
USA| Feb 28 2022NABE Expects GDP Growth & Inflation Moderation in 2023
- Consumer spending & employment growth slow.
- Housing starts ease but vehicle sales pick up.
- Price inflation moderates yet interest rates rise.
by:Tom Moeller
|in:Economy in Brief
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