Haseeb Ahmed

I wouldn't view this as the start of a weaker trend.

I wouldn't view this as the start of a weaker trend.

We are seeing some very strong global growth trends so that should prop up exports.

We are seeing some very strong global growth trends so that should prop up exports.

A late Easter this year, following an early one last year, contributed to weakness in chain store sales in March, read more

A late Easter this year, following an early one last year, contributed to weakness in chain store sales in March, and should ensure strength in April.

I think there is significant confusion at the Fed itself.

I think there is significant confusion at the Fed itself.

The manufacturing surveys from September confirm that there has been no broad-based deterioration in activity due to the energy price read more

The manufacturing surveys from September confirm that there has been no broad-based deterioration in activity due to the energy price spike in the aftermath of Katrina. This is quite promising for the growth outlook.