Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Wow! Is Anyone Paying Attention? 5.8 -- Most Recent GDP Estimate, 3Q23 -- This Does Not Look Like A Soft Landing To Me -- August 16, 2023

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What if? Link here.
 
Once folks understand this ... wow, Katy, bar the door!

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Based on Liz Sonder's graphics posted earlier this morning, the new GDP estimate is not surprising.

5.8.

I really wish, we could have a quiet, radio-fireside-chat by a senior statesman -- perhaps a person like Joe Biden -- who could talk about the week's events in a quiet, dignified manner -- the economy would no doubt be the theme for this week's show.

Reminiscing. I feel fortunate to have watched many of these Friday night shows:


Today, GDPNow:


This does not look like a soft landing to me. Yes, I know, it's just a snapshot in time. 

1 comment:

  1. "I really wish, we could have a quiet, radio-fireside-chat by a senior statesman -- perhaps a person like Joe Biden -- "......
    Surely, you jest!

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