Joe Abate

The odds are that things are going to be a little stronger than people anticipate in another month or so. read more

The odds are that things are going to be a little stronger than people anticipate in another month or so. With the exception of the labor market data, which will continue to stink.

We now believe that the first Fed rate hike will not come until December, and we continue to worry the read more

We now believe that the first Fed rate hike will not come until December, and we continue to worry the Fed may be forced to ease again before it begins hiking rates.

What you're seeing is a glut of gently used vehicles, and that's putting pressure on all vehicle prices.

What you're seeing is a glut of gently used vehicles, and that's putting pressure on all vehicle prices.

In the long run, crowding out tends to mitigate the effects of fiscal policy.

In the long run, crowding out tends to mitigate the effects of fiscal policy.

The economy is weakening and we're going to see more of the effects of that.

The economy is weakening and we're going to see more of the effects of that.