Economy in Brief: December 2004

Commodity prices, as measured by the JoC-ECRI (Journal of Commerce-Economic Cycle Research Institute) index, have risen moderately during the last several weeks following sharp declines from the high in late August. Metals prices have [...]

Commodity prices, as measured by the JoC-ECRI (Journal of Commerce-Economic Cycle Research Institute) index, have risen moderately during the last several weeks following sharp declines from the high in late August. Metals prices have [...]

Commodity prices, as measured by the JoC-ECRI (Journal of Commerce-Economic Cycle Research Institute) index, have risen moderately during the last several weeks following sharp declines from the high in late August. Metals prices have [...]

Commodity prices, as measured by the JoC-ECRI (Journal of Commerce-Economic Cycle Research Institute) index, have risen moderately during the last several weeks following sharp declines from the high in late August. Metals prices have [...]

Such a simple concept: the weather. But what an effect it can have, on economic activity and other aspects of life. The National Climatic Data Center, an office in the Commerce Department, maintains weather data for the US and many [...]

The November Business Activity Index for the non-manufacturing sector rose to 61.3, adding 1.5 points to the 3.1 point gain in October, according to the Institute for Supply Management. Consensus expectations had been for a modest [...]

In November, non-farm payrolls rose just 112,000 following an October rise of 303,000 that was revised down from the initial report of a 337,000 gain. Consensus expectations had been for a 200,000 gain. Much of last month's weakness [...]

In November, non-farm payrolls rose just 112,000 following an October rise of 303,000 that was revised down from the initial report of a 337,000 gain. Consensus expectations had been for a 200,000 gain. Much of last month's weakness [...]