United States Economic Growth Lower than Expected in Late 2016 The reported 1.9% increase was a modest increase, falling short of consensus expectations in the 4th Quarter of 2016.The Index The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reports the crucial Gross Domestic Product (GDP) quarterly. The term "economic growth" often refers directly to this number. The [...]
Baltic Dry Index has Increased Substantially since January of 2016The Baltic Dry Shows Impressive Growth This time last year, investors were concerned about the health of the Baltic Dry Index. This year, it's showing strength.The Index The Baltic Dry Index is maintained by the Baltic Exchange. It measures the costs of shipping various raw materials [...]
South Dakota Surpasses Oregon in Moving StudyOregon No Longer Number 1 In Moving Study According to newly released data from United Van Lines, Oregon has slipped behind South Dakota & Vermont in inbound movesThe Study United Van Lines' annual study tracks customers’ state-to-state migration patterns over the past year. Oregon has been high on the [...]
Portland's Latest Data on Food & Beverage Prices Show Slight DeclineWhere Did Portland's Food & Beverage Prices Head in 2016? Surprising data from the BLS shows Portland's food and beverage prices trending downward in 2016.The Index Today we're looking at the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Food and beverages in Portland-Salem, OR-WA (CMSA). [...]
The most recent data on US ManufacturingDid United States manufacturing expand in December? We take a look at our most recent data on US manufacturing.The Index The ISM US Purchasing Manager's Index (PMI) tracks takes a rather indirect approach to gauging manufacturing productivity. Rather than collate hard data on how much of what was created and [...]
Our Favorite Commodities Index to Watch (Summerhaven SDCI)Welcome To Our Favorite Commodities Broad Basket Index Let's take a look at the Summerhaven Dynamic Commodities Index!The Index When it comes to watching economic indicators- something we do often as an asset management firm- we often look for indices that both tell us something about the underlying [...]
