By Dr. Ronnie H. Davis, senior vice president and chief economist, PIA With the New Year upon us, there is a dynamic mix of economic cross trends, politics, global trends and other issues. Presented below are the current views of Printing Industries of America (PIA) on print markets and the economy for the remainder of the year. Mixed signals: Will the longest recovery keep … [Read more...] about Print and the Economy in 2020
Economy
Four Issues Likely to Define 2020
By Chris Kuehl, managing director Armada Corporate Intelligence Just like seeing Santa setting up at the local mall in August, it is never too soon for an economist to start looking at the coming year – as if the changing of a calendar has any real bearing on economic performance. The truth is that most of the issues that will vex and concern next year are the issues that are … [Read more...] about Four Issues Likely to Define 2020
Election Watch: It’s the Economy, Stupid
by Chris Kuehl, managing director Armada Corporate Intelligence As far as elections are concerned, “It’s the economy, stupid” has been the refrain for a while now. It essentially asserts that, when it comes right down to it, the only thing voters really care about is the economy. That may not be as true for the election in 2020 as it has been in past years, but the topic … [Read more...] about Election Watch: It’s the Economy, Stupid
Global Economy in a State of Flux (Again)
by Chris Kuehl, managing director Armada Corporate Intelligence The International Monetary Fund certainly is not notorious for its upbeat forecasts. The institution began life after the Second World War as the lender of last resort – created primarily to give the shattered European nations an opportunity to rebuild their economies with borrowed money. It worked like a charm … [Read more...] about Global Economy in a State of Flux (Again)
Reconciling the Stock Market with the Real US Economy in 2019
by Robert Fry, chief economist Robert Fry Economics LLC The S&P 500 stock price index has declined 14.5% since its record close on September 20, 2018. While the financial press focuses on the stock-price decline itself, economic forecasters like me are more concerned about what the decline means for real (non-financial) economic activity. The stock-price decline could … [Read more...] about Reconciling the Stock Market with the Real US Economy in 2019
Hello Darkness, My Old Friend
by Chris Kuehl, managing director, Armada Corporate Intelligence Somehow, I've always wanted to connect my musical past to economics. Well, maybe I just decided this minute to make that link, but it seems appropriate to reference this when talking about an economic issue we have not faced in a long time. A cloud has been on the horizon for quite a while, but of late it has … [Read more...] about Hello Darkness, My Old Friend
The Economist’s View: Steel Tariffs – Good, Bad, Both?
by Chris Kuehl, managing director, Armada Corporate Intelligence There are few things more certain than death and taxes, unless it is a debate over one or the other. The plan to impose stiff tariffs on steel imported into the US has been discussed and considered and argued over for years - decades even. Once upon a time, the US was perhaps the world's biggest steel producer, … [Read more...] about The Economist’s View: Steel Tariffs – Good, Bad, Both?
The Good, Bad and Maybe Ugly Sides of the Tax Cut
by Chris Kuehl, managing director, Armada Corporate Intelligence As readers must be aware, it is the job of the economist to point out the dark cloud that accompanies every silver lining. No good deed goes unpunished, and they don't call us dismal scientists for nothing. Now that I have set the tone, we can discuss the impact of the tax cut and what the various phases will … [Read more...] about The Good, Bad and Maybe Ugly Sides of the Tax Cut
The 2018 Economy and Print Markets
by Dr. Ronnie H. Davis, senior vice president and chief economist, Printing Industries of America For 2018, will the US economy and print markets accelerate and pick up speed? Or will they break down and fall into a recession after over eight years of slow growth? Or, will they continue the steady but lackadaisical pace of the past eight years? A case can be built for any of … [Read more...] about The 2018 Economy and Print Markets
Hurricanes Storm in with Lasting Impact
by Chris Kuehl, managing director, Armada Corporate Intelligence It's an ill wind that blows nobody good. This Scottish saying was not directed at the impact of a hurricane, but the sentiment is one that can be universally shared. This year has been a roller coaster due to the storms and other natural disasters that have befallen the US. On the one hand the toll has been … [Read more...] about Hurricanes Storm in with Lasting Impact