Leading Indicators at 33 Year Low, Consumer Sentiment Drops Most on Record

The Economic Cycle Research Institute ECRI reports Weekly Leading Index Growth at 33-yr Low.
A measure of future economic growth in the United States fell to its worst level in 6 years and its annualized growth rate had its biggest weekly decline in almost four decades to hit a fresh 33-year low, a search group said [...]

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Winter Heating Costs: What Can Consumers Expect?

We looked at food prices earlier today in Where Are Food Prices Headed?
With Winter right around the corner, there is likely to be some concern about heating bills. With that in mind, let’s take a look at commodity prices to see what may be in store for the average consumer.
Front Month Heating Oil Monthly Chart

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