So, the US economy actually shrank at a (mildly astounding) -2.9% annual rate for the first quarter of 2014, according to revised estimates by the CBO. You read that right - it contracted. At an 'oh my dear lord, the world could be ending' potential rate, IF it were to last through the year... View full entry
everyone's talking about 'green shoots' these days - either they're sprouting or being choked out before they ever begin. green shoots? how about full on growing plants. right now... it feels.... busy - at least at my firm. we're winning a lot of opportunities, hiring... View full entry
i'm working on a couple features for the blog, but in the meantime some data from the feds this morning. all emphasis is mine.... "Construction spending rose 0.8 percent in October to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $798.5 billion, the Commerce Department said. While an... View full entry
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