U.S. Expansion Poised for Longevity – Bloomberg 06-09-13

Salient to Investors: The economic expansion shows signs of lasting almost twice as long as average, with few of the excesses that often presage the start of contractions – inflation is slowing, not quickening, household debt is shrinking, not expanding, and the labor market is slack, not tight. Robert Gordon

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Retail Sales in U.S. Rose 0.9% in August on Auto Demand – Bloomberg 09-14-12

Salient to Investors: Millan Mulraine at TD Securities said retail sales are not as strong as the headline number suggests as the price of gas will divert from discretionary spending. Jenny Lin at Ford said economic fundamentals remain modest but stable. Read the full article at http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-09-14/retail-sales-in-u-s-increased-0-9-in-august-on-auto-demand.html

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