- Decline in initial claims reverses earlier gain.
- Continuing claims move higher.
- State unemployment rates vary.
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| Nov 05 2025U.S. ISM Services PMI Rebounds in October; Price Index Advances
- Total services index is highest since February.
- Business activity, new orders and employment increase.
- Prices index continues upward trend from 2024 low.
by:Tom Moeller
|in:Economy in Brief
USA| Nov 05 2025U.S. ADP Employment Recovers in October
- Gain in private payrolls is first in three months.
- Service-sector & construction hirings move up, but factory jobs decline.
- Wage growth steadies.
by:Tom Moeller
|in:Economy in Brief
USA| Nov 04 2025U.S. Energy Prices Are Mixed in Latest Week
- Gasoline prices are minimally changed.
- Crude oil costs rise further.
- Natural gas prices strengthen.
by:Tom Moeller
|in:Economy in Brief
USA| Nov 03 2025U.S. Light Vehicle Sales Fall Sharply in October
- Light truck sales and auto purchases decline m/m.
- Total sales decline sharply y/y.
- Imports' market share declines.
by:Tom Moeller
|in:Economy in Brief
- Decline reverses all of September increase.
- Lower production offsets new orders rise.
- Price index falls to nine-month low.
by:Tom Moeller
|in:Economy in Brief
- Metals and textile prices strengthen.
- Framing lumber costs backpedal.
- Crude oil prices weaken.
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
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