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What Data Makes NBER Recession Calls?

Barry Ritholtz

You can see why the NBER does not rely on GDP (pink line) alone; GDP was slightly negative, while Manufacturing and Trade Sales were more negative. It is difficult to look at these 6 (or 7) data points honestly and draw the conclusion that the nation’s economic activity in the first half shrunk.

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Three Tips to Increase Profit Margins During Times of Uncertainty

Centage

The current economic climate is causing profound challenges for business owners across industries. The end result is that you get the data you need faster for more accurate forecasts all without overburdening staff and increasing budgets. Optimize Costs It’s hard to raise profit margins without either increasing sales or cutting costs.

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Fed Concerned Trade War Could Trigger Recession

PYMNTS

China trade war, could sap domestic hiring and economic activity, triggering a recession, The Financial Times reported on Wednesday (Oct. Since the September Federal Reserve meeting, surveys and other economic data have hinted that weakness in manufacturing might be spreading into other parts of the U.S.

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Tips for Success: The Role of Profitability Analysis and Improving Profit Margins

Centage

The current economic climate is causing profound challenges for business owners across industries. The end result is that you get the data you need faster for more accurate forecasts all without overburdening staff and increasing budgets. Optimize Costs It’s hard to raise profit margins without either increasing sales or cutting costs.

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Chatbots: Friend Or Foe Of Retail?

PYMNTS

From manufacturing to customer service, there have been several parts of today’s workforce that have been automated by some form of smart technology. From the research, it was shared that, “Both trade and automation related to economic growth are hallmarks of a vibrant economy. Automation has come to several industries.

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Tips for Success: The Role of Profitability Analysis and Improving Profit Margins

Centage

The current economic climate is causing profound challenges for business owners across industries. The end result is that you get the data you need faster for more accurate forecasts all without overburdening staff and increasing budgets. Optimize Costs It’s hard to raise profit margins without either increasing sales or cutting costs.

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10 Tips CFOs Can Use to Put AI in Finance to Work Today

Planful

And as the economic recovery continues and business operations slowly return to normal, the digital surge shows no signs of slowing down. In 2020, Specialized Bicycle Components, a cutting-edge bicycle manufacturer, experienced increased demand for its products as the pandemic forced social distancing and gyms closed their doors.