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Four 2016 Video Forecasts by TIAA-CREF’s Chief Economist

Posted on January 26, 2016 by

TIAA-CREF, the full-service investment firm that manages nearly $835 billion in assets, recently produced a series of short videos about the year ahead (2016) featuring its Chief Economist Tim Hopper.  1. The U.S. economy should accelerate modestly this year. 2. Fed rate … Continue reading →

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A Video Look at Retailer Optimism

Posted on November 27, 2015 by

According to CIT: “Facing an ever-evolving landscape, retailers must prioritize innovation above all else as an essential step for survival. An omni-channel presence that includes mobile, Web, and social media appears to have the greatest potential. Retailers have continued to … Continue reading →

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Are Wages on the Verge of Rising Again?

Posted on March 4, 2015 by

Positive performance of the Gross Domestic Product? Check. Unemployment rate still dropping? Check. Energy prices down from last year? Check. (Despite some recent price increases). So, why haven’t U.S. wages risen faster and higher than they have? Are wages finally … Continue reading →

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