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| Jun 17 2008

  U.S. Gasoline Price Still Above $4.00

  The retail price for a gallon of regular gasoline rose another four cents last week to $4.08 per gallon, according to the U.S. Department of Energy survey. The rise followed the previous week's six cent increase. For all grades of [...]

  by:Tom Moeller

  |in:Economy in Brief
• Global| Jun 17 2008

  U.S. PPI Increase Largest Since November, Gain in Core Prices Eased

  U.S. finished producer prices jumped 1.4% last month and the increase was the largest since a 2.6% rise last November. The increase surpassed Consensus expectations for a 1.0% rise. Finished energy prices surged 4.9% (19.4% y/y) as [...]

  by:Tom Moeller

  |in:Economy in Brief
• Global| Jun 17 2008

  U.S. Industrial Output Fell Unexpectedly in May

  Industrial production unexpectedly fell 0.2% last month following an unrevised 0.7% April drop. The latest decline was counter to the Consensus expectation for a 0.1% rise and it lowered the level of output 1.4% below its January [...]

  by:Tom Moeller

  |in:Economy in Brief
• Global| Jun 17 2008

  U.S. Housing Starts Lowest Since 1991

  Housing starts fell slightly more-than-expected last month. The 3.3% m/m decline to 975,000 units (AR) was from a downwardly revised 1,008 units in April. The latest level was the lowest since January 1991 and Consensus expectations [...]

  by:Tom Moeller

  |in:Economy in Brief
• Global| Jun 17 2008

  U.S. Industrial Output Fell Unexpectedly in May

  Industrial production unexpectedly fell 0.2% last month following an unrevised 0.7% April drop. The latest decline was counter to the Consensus expectation for a 0.1% rise and it lowered the level of output 1.4% below its January [...]

  by:Tom Moeller

  |in:Economy in Brief
• Global| Jun 16 2008

  U.S. NAHB Housing Market Index Down A Bit Further

  The National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) indicated that its Composite Housing Market Index in June fell slightly to 18 from 19 in May. So far this year, the series has shown some signs of stability, averaging 18, 20 and 18 [...]

  by:Tom Moeller

  |in:Economy in Brief
• Global| Jun 16 2008

  U.S. Empire State Index Negative Again

  The Federal Reserve Bank of New York reported that its June index of manufacturing activity, in the Empire State, fell further into negative territory. The decline to -8.68 followed an unrevised -3.23 during May and it was the fourth [...]

  by:Tom Moeller

  |in:Economy in Brief
• Global| Jun 16 2008

  U.S. Empire State Index Negative Again

  The Federal Reserve Bank of New York reported that its June index of manufacturing activity, in the Empire State, fell further into negative territory. The decline to -8.68 followed an unrevised -3.23 during May and it was the fourth [...]

  by:Tom Moeller

  |in:Economy in Brief
• Global| Jun 13 2008

  Michigan Consumer Sentiment Still in Freefall

  The preliminary reading of June consumer sentiment from the University of Michigan fell 5.4% from May to a level of 56.7. The decline was greater-than-expected and it pulled sentiment 41.5% below the latest peak in early-2007. During [...]

  by:Tom Moeller

  |in:Economy in Brief
• Global| Jun 13 2008

  U.S. Consumer Price Index Acceleration Driven by Energy

  The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the May consumer price index (CPI-U) rose 0.6%. The increase was the strongest since last November and it was slightly ahead of expectations for a 0.5% rise. Year-to-year, prices rose 4.1% [...]

  by:Tom Moeller

  |in:Economy in Brief
• Global| Jun 13 2008

  U.S. Consumer Price Index Acceleration Driven by Energy

  The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the May consumer price index (CPI-U) rose 0.6%. The increase was the strongest since last November and it was slightly ahead of expectations for a 0.5% rise. Year-to-year, prices rose 4.1% [...]

  by:Tom Moeller

  |in:Economy in Brief
• Global| Jun 12 2008

  U.S. Business Inventories Rose, Recent Trend Growth Slower

  Total business inventories increased 0.5% after a little-revised 0.2% gain during March. The April rise was greater than expectations for a 0.3% increase. Annualized, three-month growth in inventories backed off further to 4.7% from [...]

  by:Tom Moeller

  |in:Economy in Brief