by Chris Kuehl, managing director Armada Corporate Intelligence As readers must be aware, it is the job of the economist to point out the dark cloud that accompanies every silver lining. No good deed goes unpunished, and they don't call us dismal scientists for nothing. Now that I have set the tone, we can discuss the impact of the tax cut and what the various phases will … [Read more...] about The Good, Bad and Maybe Ugly Sides of the Tax Cut
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Hurricanes Storm In with Lasting Impact on the Plastics Industry
by Chris Kuehl, managing director Armada Corporate Intelligence It's an ill wind that blows nobody good. This Scottish saying was not directed at the impact of a hurricane, but the sentiment is one that can be universally shared. This year has been a roller coaster due to the storms and other natural disasters that have befallen the US. On the one hand the toll has been very … [Read more...] about Hurricanes Storm In with Lasting Impact on the Plastics Industry
How is the Economy Doing? It Depends on Which One
by Chris Kuehl, managing director Armada Corporate Intelligence The most common query received by an economist is "How is the economy doing?" This generally sends me into a flurry of qualifiers and a certain amount of dissembling. There really is no adequate answer to such a question, as there always will be parts of the country that are booming and others that are wallowing … [Read more...] about How is the Economy Doing? It Depends on Which One
Outlook: Shifting from Populism to Pragmatism
by Chris Kuehl, managing director Armada Corporate Intelligence The Trump campaign was a mystery from the very beginning. Pundits did not give this effort much of a chance and assumed that it would fade as soon as voters started to make real choices. Obviously, this didn't happen. The problem for many analysts was that Trump had no real track record as far as politics or … [Read more...] about Outlook: Shifting from Populism to Pragmatism
A First Economic Look at the Trump Administration
by Chris Kuehl, managing director Armada Corporate Intelligence Thus it begins – at least formally. What kind of economic growth does the Trump administration seek? What kind of shape is the economy as he takes over – as compared to what other presidents before him faced? What are the chances his goals will be met, and what are the factors that will make accomplishing … [Read more...] about A First Economic Look at the Trump Administration