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FMI Weekly Data Preview: December 8-12

posted by Michael Lewis on December 08, 2014

Found in US, categorized in Growth Outlook and Business Cycle

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Also of note, JOLTS, the NFIB Small Business Optimism Index and the quarterly Manpower Employment Index, all out on Tuesday, will provide some further insights into what appears to be continued firming in labor markets.

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FMI’s Preview of this week’s notable data releases. The highlight will be Thursday’s November Retail Sales report. Unit vehicle sales rose to near a cycle-high in November. Though some retailers expressed disappointment over Black Friday traffic, chain-store sales for the month were respectable. 

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Michael Lewis

Mike Lewis founded Free Market Inc. (FMI) in 1982 as a full-service economic consulting firm, providing insights and in-depth data analysis primarily for institutional money managers and corporate planning directors.

FMI has compiled a solid record of timely, independent and accurate economic forecasts.  FMI blends its unique analysis of indicators and experience with economic cycles into a consistent overall outlook. They offer both a comprehensive overview and in-depth detail that enable clients to integrate FMI’s insights into their decision-making process.

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