- Metals and textile prices strengthen.
- Framing lumber costs backpedal.
- Crude oil prices weaken.
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
by:Tom Moeller
|in:Economy in Brief
USA| Oct 30 2025U.S. Unemployment Insurance Claims Increase in Latest Week
- Rise in initial claims reverses earlier decline.
- Continuing claims jump.
- State unemployment rates vary.
by:Tom Moeller
|in:Economy in Brief
USA| Oct 29 2025FOMC Reduces Fed Funds Rate Target as Expected
- FOMC lowers funds rate target by quarter point for second time this year.
- The decision was approved by all but two FOMC voters.
- Asset purchases to end.
by:Tom Moeller
|in:Economy in Brief
- Sales remain at highest level since March.
- Year-to-year date sales rise modestly.
- Regional changes are mixed.
by:Tom Moeller
|in:Economy in Brief
USA| Oct 28 2025U.S. Consumer Confidence Falls Further in October; Inflation Expectations Edge Higher
- Confidence level is lowest in six months .
- Present situation index increases but expectations decline.
- Inflation expectations remain contained.
by:Tom Moeller
|in:Economy in Brief
USA| Oct 28 2025U.S. Energy Prices Rise in Latest Week
- Gasoline prices edge higher.
- The price of WTI crude oil improves.
- Natural gas prices rebound.
by:Tom Moeller
|in:Economy in Brief
USA| Oct 27 2025Texas Manufacturing Activity Index Remains Negative; Expectations Deteriorate in October
- Current Conditions Survey is negative for eighth month in last nine.
- Production, new orders, shipments & employment stay sluggish.
- Wages & benefits weaken; prices ease.
by:Tom Moeller
|in:Economy in Brief
USA| Oct 24 2025U.S. Consumer Price Inflation Moderates in September
- Monthly gains in total & core price indexes ease.
- Year-to-year comparisons edge higher.
- Core goods prices remain firm, but core services inflation eases.
by:Tom Moeller
|in:Economy in Brief
USA| Oct 23 2025U.S. Unemployment Insurance Claims Ease in Latest Week
- Initial claims decline, reversing earlier increase.
- Continuing claims move lower.
- State unemployment rates vary.
by:Tom Moeller
|in:Economy in Brief
USA| Oct 23 2025U.S. Existing Home Sales Rise in September; Prices Decline
- Home sales reach their highest level in seven months.
- Sales are slightly higher m/m in most of country.
- Median sales price falls in most of country.
by:Tom Moeller
|in:Economy in Brief
- Mortgage applications decline for fourth straight week.
- Purchase applications fall sharply as refinancing increases.
- Mortgage interest rates fall.
by:Tom Moeller
|in:Economy in Brief
USA| Oct 21 2025U.S. Energy Prices Decline in Latest Week
- Retail gasoline prices drop sharply in latest week.
- The price of WTI crude oil falls to lowest since 2021.
- Natural gas prices decline to November low.
by:Tom Moeller
|in:Economy in Brief
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