The Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank indicated that the November index of factory sector activity in the region continued to expand this month. Moreover, the index was unexpectedly strong at 16.7 and positive for the fourth [...]
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
Global| Nov 19 2009Philadelphia Fed Index Improves ToHighest Since 2007
by:Tom Moeller
|in:Economy in Brief
- Global| Nov 18 2009
U.S. Home Builders’ Index Recovery Stuttering Again This Month
Since the spring recovery, housing activity has been roughly flat according to The National Association of Home Builders. They reported that its November Composite Housing Market Index held stable with a downwardly revised October [...]
by:Tom Moeller
|in:Economy in Brief
- Global| Nov 18 2009
U.S. Housing Starts Fall To Their Lowest Level Since April
Housing sector activity continued to moderate after increases this past spring. Housing starts fell last month to 529,000 (AR) units versus 592,000 during September which was revised up slightly. The latest level was the lowest since [...]
by:Tom Moeller
|in:Economy in Brief
- Global| Nov 18 2009
CPI Increases Remain Moderate
Pricing pressure continued under control last month. The overall October CPI roughly matched Consensus expectations and rose 0.3%, despite energy prices which rose m/m. Stripping out both energy & food prices, consumer prices [...]
by:Tom Moeller
|in:Economy in Brief
- Global| Nov 18 2009
CPI Increases Remain Moderate
Pricing pressure continued under control last month. The overall October CPI roughly matched Consensus expectations and rose 0.3%, despite energy prices which rose m/m. Stripping out both energy & food prices, consumer prices [...]
by:Tom Moeller
|in:Economy in Brief
- Global| Nov 17 2009
Factory Production Unchanged As Gains Of Prior Three Months Stall
The earlier recovery in industrial production stalled last month after smart, unrevised increases during the summer. The October reading of no change in output also fell short of Consensus expectations for a 0.4% gain. The weakening [...]
by:Tom Moeller
|in:Economy in Brief
- Global| Nov 17 2009
U.S. PPI Increases 0.3% Fueled By Food & Energy Prices
Inflationary pressures continued to be diffused last month by the weak economy, but they increased for those who eat or drive a car. The PPI for finished goods rose 0.3% during October following declines during two of the prior three [...]
by:Tom Moeller
|in:Economy in Brief
- Global| Nov 17 2009
U.S. PPI Increases 0.3% Fueled By Food & Energy Prices
Inflationary pressures continued to be diffused last month by the weak economy, but they increased for those who eat or drive a car. The PPI for finished goods rose 0.3% during October following declines during two of the prior three [...]
by:Tom Moeller
|in:Economy in Brief
- Global| Nov 16 2009
Empire State Factory Conditions Slip From October High
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York reported that its November Empire State Factory Index of General Business Conditions slipped to 23.51 during November. Nevertheless, that level still remained near the highest level since 2004. The [...]
by:Tom Moeller
|in:Economy in Brief
- Global| Nov 16 2009
U.S. Business Inventory Decumulation Slows
Perhaps the recent, moderate turnaround in final demand evident in the economy has begun to affect business' inclination to shed inventory. Or maybe there's nothing left on the lot, in the warehouse or on the shelf to let go. Either [...]
by:Tom Moeller
|in:Economy in Brief
- Global| Nov 16 2009
U.S. Retail Sales Rise As Core Sales Improve Again
Consumers seem to be gaining back the inclination to spend. Retail sales last month rose 1.4% after a 2.3% September decline that was deeper than reported initially. A 0.9% October gain was the Consensus expectation. The increase [...]
by:Tom Moeller
|in:Economy in Brief
- Global| Nov 16 2009
U.S. Retail Sales Rise As CoreSales Improve Again
Consumers seem to be gaining back the inclination to spend. Retail sales last month rose 1.4% after a 2.3% September decline that was deeper than reported initially. A 0.9% October gain was the Consensus expectation. The increase [...]
by:Tom Moeller
|in:Economy in Brief
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