Economist, Centennial Asia Advisors

Jason Tan

Economist

Centennial Asia Advisors

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<strong>Lead indicator reflects rosy outlook for the US: </strong>The Conference Board Leading Indicators Index increased 0.4% m/m in Mar 17, after rising 0.5% in Feb 17; eight out of 10 sub-indexes increased in March.</li>
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<strong>Beige Book corroborates strengthening economic activity</strong>, with expansions recorded across all 12 Federal Reserve Districts at either a modest or moderate pace. Growth was broad-based across a wide range of industries, with manufacturing, tourism and travel and residential construction all picking up…</li>
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Lead indicator reflects rosy outlook for the US: The Conference Board Leading Indicators Index increased 0.4% m/m in Mar 17, after rising 0.5% in Feb 17; eight out of 10 sub-indexes increased in March.

Beige Book corroborates strengthening economic activity, with expansions recorded across all 12 Federal Reserve Districts at either a modest or moderate pace. Growth was broad-based across a wide range of industries, with manufacturing, tourism and travel and residential construction all picking up…


US: Stage Is Set for Further Monetary Tightening