Beyond Politics: The Real Reason Behind Economic Data Revisions
Data revisions or political data manipulation? The tension between speed and accuracy better explains data revisions than nefarious activity. The monthly employment report provides a good example..
Asia Week Ahead: Central Bank Developments And An Incoming Data Flood
Data dumps for China and Japan as well as a raft of Asian central bank meetings make for a busy week ahead, despite public holidays across much of the region.
Election Impact on the Economy
Alhambra CEO Joe Calhoun provides his take on the impact of the presidential debate and presidential elections on the stock market and economy.