Bombs and bubbles
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The forecast and trends in the gross domestic product (GDP), consumer spending, housing market, capital spending, trade and budget deficits, are analyzed. The London terror attacks has not influenced the Federal Open Market Committee in altering the rise in the hike it has planned to unfold at its August 9 meeting.
Publication Name: Standard & Poor's Industry Surveys: Trends & Projections
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0196-4666
Year: 2005
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The wise men bring oil
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The fall in oil prices at Christmas time is equated to the gifts from wise men at the time of Jesus' birth. The trends in various aspects affecting the economy like employment, interest rates, capital spending etc. are discussed.
Publication Name: Standard & Poor's Industry Surveys: Trends & Projections
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0196-4666
Year: 2004
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The four horsemen
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The effects of Iraq war, rising oil prices, SARS and after effects of September 11, 2001 on consumer spending are discussed. The trends in economic conditions during the week are also discussed.
Publication Name: Standard & Poor's Industry Surveys: Trends & Projections
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0196-4666
Year: 2003
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