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In this presentation, Dr. Roger Tutterow of Kennesaw State University discusses the sluggish recovery five years post-recession. Key topics include GDP growth vs. final sales contributions, low job growth despite economic expansion, the impact of fluctuating oil prices, and the Federal Reserve's monetary policy direction. Additionally, the considerations surrounding global growth trends, particularly in Europe and China, are addressed, alongside the potential for an equity market correction given record-high prices.
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ON THE ECONOMIC, BUSINESS AND POLITICAL CLIMATERoger Tutterow, Ph.D.Professor of EconomicsColes College of BusinessKennesaw State Universityrtuttero@Kennesaw.edu2014 Economic ForumDallas, TX October 7, 2014
Question #1: July marks the 5th anniversary of the recovery - why is the economy so sluggish and when will “normal” arrive?
Leading Economic Indicators(source: Conference Board, % change in last 6 months)
Question #2: If the economy is truly growing, why is job growth so low?
Question #3: Oil prices have pulled back again. Is there still a risk to growth? . . . and, are the inflation worries on or off the table?
Prices: Still talk of Deflation/Inflation? • CPI fell by 0.2% in August after having risen by 0.1%, 0.3% and 0.4% in previous three months. • Core was flat in August after having risen by 0.1%, 0.1% and 0.3% in the three prior months. • Overall CPI up at an 1.7% annual rate over last 12 months. Core up 1.7% over same period. • Energy component was down in 2.6% in August and up 0.4% over the last 12 months
Question #4: "Operation Twist" finished at the end of 2012. So now, the question shifts to exit strategy? . . . How long a “taper”? . . . and what about bank balance sheets? . . . and are private capital markets the solution?
Question #5: Europe is stabilizing, growth is slowing in China - what's slowing down global growth and how does it affect the US?
Germany 2014 forecast =1.9% France 2014 forecast =0.9%
Question #6: With Equity Markets at new highs, is a correction near?