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MAY MONTHLY OUTLOOK

"Since the end of the quarter, there have been indications that the economy has lost some steam, but also indications of underlying positives that could lead to continued growth and expansion. Both the ISM manufacturing and non-manufacturing indexes fell slightly in April, indicating growth slowed. However, they remain above 50, indicating growth continues in all parts of the economy."

April Monthly Outlook

"The U.S. economy continued to grow in the first quarter, but it appeared to have slowed in March after a good start in January and February. Although the ISM manufacturing and non-manufacturing indexes remain above the magical 50 level, indicating growth, they both declined in March. The non-manufacturing index, the more important of the two because it represents more than 80% of the economy, fell to its slowest pace in seven months."

MARCH MONTHLY OUTLOOK

"The two biggest negatives for the quarter were a reduction in inventories and the decline in spending at all levels of government. The consumer, also expected to be a drag on growth due to the long-anticipated “fiscal cliff” and potential tax increases, actually spent more in the quarter than in the previous quarter."

FEBRUARY MONTHLY OUTLOOK

"A big part of the decline [in gross domestic product] can be traced to a sharp drop in government spending prior to the election and in the face of the “fiscal cliff.”

january monthly outlook

"The economy begins 2013 having moved past the “fiscal cliff” and is in relatively good shape. The final reading for third-quarter gross domestic product showed the economy did better than thought, as growth was revised higher to 3.1%. The fourth quarter most likely was a bit slower due in large part to the problems in Washington and their impact on confidence."

december monthly outlook

"The U.S. economy grew in the third quarter, as the Commerce Department revised real gross domestic product to an increase of 2.7% versus the originally reported 2.0%. The main reasons for the upward revision were better growth in housing, government spending and inventories."

NOVEMBER MONTHLY OUTLOOK

"The consumer appears to be feeling better about the economy and where things are headed, even though the rhetoric from the presidential campaigns paints a very conflicting picture."

OCTOBER MONTHLY OUTLOOK

"The economy started to show some signs of life in September, as there were positives reported in corporate America and with the consumer. The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) factory index rose above the important 50 level following three months of contractionary readings. This was a welcome reading as it contrasts with weakness in other parts of the world."

SEPTEMBER MONTHLY OUTLOOK

"Employment gains in early August that beat forecasts ushered in a sharp rally in equity prices, and the market held the gains for the rest of the month. On a price-only basis, the S&P 500 was up 1.98% for the month, but the real action was in the “riskier” areas of the market."

August 2012 monthly outlook

"The pace of economic growth slowed further in the second quarter as real gross domestic product grew at an annual rate of only 1.5%...The decline in sales has a lot to do with the consumer and consumer confidence, which have been weak in large part as a result of the continued weakness in the labor market."

July 2012 monthly outlook

"The economy has shown further signs of slowing as it continues to face headwinds, both domestic and foreign."

JUNE 2012 MONTHLY OUTLOOK

"The U.S. economy continues to grow, but there are more signs that growth is slowing. Real gross domestic product for the first quarter was revised slightly lower to 1.9% as a result of a negative revision to inventories and an increase in imports."

May 2012 monthly outlook

"Economic growth slowed slightly in the first quarter as real gross domestic product rose at an annual rate of 2.2%, down from the fourth quarter's 3.0%. A big part of the weakness was another decline in government spending. Consumer spending, which accounts for around 70% of economic activity, rose 2.9% in the first quarter - the fastest pace in more than a year."

april 2012 monthly outlook

"Economic growth continued during the first quarter, but there were signs late in the quarter that growth was slowing."

March 2012 monthly outlook

"In yet another sign that the worst of the economy may be behind us, at least in the near term, real gross domestic product for the fourth quarter of 2011 was revised up slightly to an annual growth rate of 3.0%. Continued declines in federal, state and local government expenditures during the quarter were offset by spending increases in commercial construction, services and by consumers."

february 2012 monthly outlook

"The economy expanded at a 2.8% annual rate in the fourth quarter, a bit slower than expected, but still the fastest rate of growth since the second quarter of 2010. The majority of the growth was attributed to an increase in inventories, which could be a negative for future quarters. The manufacturing sector continues to be a positive for the economy as evidenced by another slight rise in January's Institute for Supply Management manufacturing index."

january 2012 monthly outlook

"The U.S. economy continues to show signs of growth and recovery, though figures don't indicate that economic growth is picking up substantially. Both the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) manufacturing and non-manufacturing indexes have risen slightly in recent months and are above the milestone 50 level that separates growth from contraction."

December 2011 monthly outlook

"The first revision for real gross domestic product growth in the third quarter of 2011 shows growth slowed slightly from the original 2.5% estimate to 2.0%. The principal reason for the reduction was a higher-than-estimated decline in inventories."

NOVEMBER 2011 MONTHLY OUTLOOK

"The economy grew at a 2.5% annual rate in the third quarter, a relatively strong improvement in growth over the first two quarters as consumers and businesses boosted spending."

OCTOBER 2011 MONTHLY OUTLOOK

"The U.S. economy continues to struggle to find some positives in a period of high unemployment, a weak housing market and additional financial issues with various countries in Europe. The impact on overall sentiment of these concerns has perhaps become the biggest impediment to sustained economic improvement."

September 2011 monthly outlook

"The economy has been exhibiting signs of further slowing following the second quarter's revised growth rate of only 1.0%. The labor market remains in a tough place as additional government jobs are lost and the private sector has little or no incentive to hire new workers."

August 2011 Monthly Outlook

"There is a concern that slower growth is leading the economy into another recession. We do not see that risk as likely at this point for three reasons..."

July 2011 Monthly Outlook

"Economic growth has suffered recently by factors that appear to be temporary in nature. These factors include higher energy and food prices and supply disruptions caused by the disasters in Japan. Manufacturing has been affected, but the more significant issue is the effect of higher prices on consumer spending. Although consumers do not appear to be panicked as prices have risen, spending on discretionary items has been reduced."

June 2011 monthly outlook

"The economy is showing additional signs of slowing down as the pressures of elevated energy and food prices impact various segments. The consumer seems to be the hardest hit as higher costs, combined with low wage growth and soft housing values, have reduced the ability to spend on other items. As the consumer reduces discretionary spending, the manufacturing side of the economy is starting to feel the impact."

May 2011 Monthly Outlook

"The economy grew at a reduced rate of 1.8% in the first quarter of 2011 compared with the fourth quarter's growth of 3.1%. The slower growth was partly the result of defense spending cuts and harsh winter weather."

April 2011 Monthly Outlook

“The economy continues to experience some ups and downs, though there seem to be more positives than negatives.”

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