ECONOMIC MUSINGS - by Fred Ruopp, Sr.

ECONOMIC COMMENTARY: First Quarter 2012

An economic commentary on First Quarter 2012 in U.S., International, Energy-Material, Commodity, Fixed Income and Equity Markets.

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Economic Musings: October 2010

by Fred Ruopp

The U. S. economy lost some momentum this summer, but nearly all indicators continue to point towards a slow but positive recovery. Read more »

First Quarter Investment Commentary by Fred Ruopp

by Fred RuoppU.S. ECONOMY
Industrial output was up approximately 0.9% in March and housing starts rose about 7%, partly owing to better weather. Consumer prices rose 0.1% and retail sales were up an unexpectedly strong 1.1% due to auto sales.

GDP for the year should increase 3 to 4%. Read more »

Economic Outlook: Last Quarter 2009

by Fred Ruopp, Sr.

U.S. ECONOMY:

The course of the U.S. Read more »

Economic Musings

by Fred Ruopp

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Economic Outlook: July 2009

by Fred Ruopp

Fred Ruopp, a veteran investor named one of the Top Value Managers in the country, a serious Catholic,  and founder of Chelsea Management, Fred Ruopp, Sr., provides a wealth of pithy insights on different economic sectors, beginning with national considerations.  His insights follow:

U.S. ECONOMY
While U.S. Read more »

Economic Outlook: May 2009

by Fred Ruopp, Sr.

U.S. ECONOMY
Preliminary estimates of 2009 first quarter GDP suggest only a slight improvement from 2008’s fourth quarter (-6.1 vs. Read more »

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