Introducing

Tom Moeller

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| Jul 02 2008

  U.S. Factory Inventories Rose With Shipments

  Factory inventories increased 0.5% in May after little change during the prior month. As a result of recent moderation, the three-month growth rate eased further to 5.9% (AR), which was half the growth rates of this past Winter. The [...]

  by:Tom Moeller

  |in:Economy in Brief
• Global| Jul 02 2008

  ADP Report: June Private Sector Payrolls Down, Earlier Figures Revised Up

  The ADP National Employment Report, from the payroll processor, reported that private nonfarm payrolls fell 79,000 last month after a revised 25,000 increase during May. Declines in payrolls reported for earlier months this year were [...]

  by:Tom Moeller

  |in:Economy in Brief
• Global| Jul 02 2008

  U.S. Factory Inventories Rose With Shipments

  Factory inventories increased 0.5% in May after little change during the prior month. As a result of recent moderation, the three-month growth rate eased further to 5.9% (AR), which was half the growth rates of this past Winter. The [...]

  by:Tom Moeller

  |in:Economy in Brief
• Global| Jul 01 2008

  U.S. Vehicle Sales in June Lowest Since 1993

  At 13.64 mil. (SAAR), U.S. sales of light vehicles in June fell 4.6% from May and they were down 13.1% from June of last year, according to the Autodata Corporation. The latest level was the lowest since early-1993 and it pulled sales [...]

  by:Tom Moeller

  |in:Economy in Brief
• Global| Jul 01 2008

  U.S. Chain Store Sales Nudged Up

  The International Council of Shopping Centers reported that chain store sales increased all of 0.1% last week after the prior week's 0.6% decline.

  by:Tom Moeller

  |in:Economy in Brief
• Global| Jul 01 2008

  U.S. Construction Spending Down in May, 2008 Leveled

  The value of construction put in place fell 0.4% during May which was about as-expected.The decline followed a revised 0.1% April dip but data back to 2005 were revised; 4Q and 1Q sharply lower. The y/y decline of 6.0% was the weakest [...]

  by:Tom Moeller

  |in:Economy in Brief
• Global| Jul 01 2008

  U.S. Gasoline Price Reached $4.10 per Gallon

  The retail price for a gallon of regular gasoline crept two cents higher last week to $4.10 per gallon, according to the U.S. Department of Energy survey. For all grades of gasoline the average price also moved two cents higher an [...]

  by:Tom Moeller

  |in:Economy in Brief
• Global| Jul 01 2008

  ISM Factory Sector Index Improved Slightly, Again

  The Composite Index of Manufacturing Sector Activity, from the Institute for Supply Management, rose very slightly last month to 50.2 from an unrevised May reading of 49.6. The latest level beat Consensus expectations for 48.6. The [...]

  by:Tom Moeller

  |in:Economy in Brief
• Global| Jul 01 2008

  U.S. Construction Spending Down in May, 2008 Leveled

  The value of construction put in place fell 0.4% during May which was about as-expected.The decline followed a revised 0.1% April dip but data back to 2005 were revised; 4Q and 1Q sharply lower. The y/y decline of 6.0% was the weakest [...]

  by:Tom Moeller

  |in:Economy in Brief
• Global| Jun 30 2008

  Chicago Purchasing Managers' Barometer Slightly Improved

  The Chicago Purchasing Manager's Association reported that its June business barometer improved, for the fifth straight month, to a still low level of 49.6 from 49.1 in May. Consensus expectations had been for weaker reading of 48.0. [...]

  by:Tom Moeller

  |in:Economy in Brief
• Global| Jun 30 2008

  Chicago Purchasing Managers' Barometer Slightly Improved

  The Chicago Purchasing Manager's Association reported that its June business barometer improved, for the fifth straight month, to a still low level of 49.6 from 49.1 in May. Consensus expectations had been for weaker reading of 48.0. [...]

  by:Tom Moeller

  |in:Economy in Brief
• Global| Jun 27 2008

  Michigan Consumer Sentiment Down Even Further

  The final reading of June consumer sentiment from the University of Michigan fell 5.7% from May to a level of 56.4. The decline was slightly greater-than-expected and it pulled sentiment 42% below the latest peak in early-2007. During [...]

  by:Tom Moeller

  |in:Economy in Brief