270 Quotes by Ian Shepherdson

Every turning point has to start somewhere, and the evidence on the industrial sector is becoming overwhelming.

This testimony did not give the impression that he is in a great hurry to cut rates immediately.

We expect the index to fall over the next couple of months as the latest huge surge in gas prices bites.

This reads like they are more scared than they have been willing to admit. And that they are ready to cut rates further - maybe soon.

We expect further gains over the next couple of months in the wake of the plunge in gasoline prices. If we're right, the data will signal first quarter consumption growth of the order of 4 percent.

The labor market is tightening, but the tightening is not accelerating.

Looks to us like tax rebate money is being spent, ... Retailers should have a good autumn.

This number comes completely out of the blue -- there has been nothing in the anecdotal or survey evidence even hinting at such a massive rebound,

The message from these claims numbers is strong and clear. The labor market is extremely tight.