15 DecLowering Expectations
As we head in to the season of merry and bright the regional and national economy is full of emotions. Some components are having a party and others are finding a lump of coal. We talk about the economy as if there is just one. Your economy may be different than your neighbors – an aspect that gets lost in averages and medians. There is simply a lot going on within the economy. Commodities are heavily influenced by externalities (and maybe some speculation). The employment landscape is complicated by those out of the workforce and changes in consumer demand. We sprinkle in interest rates, housing markets and a list of other ingredients and you do not get a sugar cookie. The reality is – a lot is going in the right direction and the year ahead has more of that return to normal that everyone asked Santa for. From all of us at WWU we wish you the happiest holiday season!
Download the NewsletterVolume: 30 - Number: 4
Leading Index Title: A Foreboding Forecast
Special Topic Title: Environmental Commodities and The Immigration Advantage
Authors:
- Hart Hodges
- James McCafferty
- Bethany King
- Cam MacKenzie