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Pondering the Fate of Inflation

For some time, we have forecast that inflation would return to relatively normal levels in 2011. In fact, we expect core inflation (inflation excluding food and energy) to rise from its near-zero year-over-year rate to closer to 2%. Read More

Reining in 2011 earnings growth expectations

Profit growth is edging higher for U.S. companies, and analysts are scrambling to hike their 2010 estimates. That’s the good news . . . read more Read More

The government’s revisions to GDP, at a glance

A look at the government’s revisions to gross domestic product on a quarterly basis. GDP measures the value of all goods and services made in the United States. It is the best gauge of the nation’s economic health . . . read more Read More