StraightTalk is a bi-monthly publication from the Chief Economist of The Conference Board New York It provides economic research, objective analysis, and forecasts to help new economy business executives assess economic conditions impacting their markets.
StraightTalk: November 2005
StraightTalk: November 2005
Global Economic Analysis
$50.00
Overview: Energy Prices, the Consumer, and the Global Outlook
- U.S. consumers will be hard hit by energy in the short term
- Medium-term impact will be determined by effect on investment
- The global imbalance between investment and consumer spending is a major risk for 2006
- Downside risks will persist
