Haseeb Ahmed

Leading indicators have been strong the last few months, and that's telling us we're going to see very strong acceleration read more

Leading indicators have been strong the last few months, and that's telling us we're going to see very strong acceleration in first-quarter growth.

I think there is significant confusion at the Fed itself.

I think there is significant confusion at the Fed itself.

Core inflation was the good news in the report. That calmed the financial markets.

Core inflation was the good news in the report. That calmed the financial markets.

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.