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Cryptocurrencies are here to stay.
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Retail Sales Easily Beat Expectations in July
Robert Hughes
Wednesday, August 15th, 2018

Retail sales for July rose 0.5 percent, marking the sixth consecutive month of gains. The report suggests that U.S. economic growth is maintaining strong momentum, supported by consumer spending.

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AIER Everyday Price Index Falls 0.1 Percent as a Drop in Gasoline Overshadows a Rise in Food
Robert Hughes, Senior Research Fellow
Friday, August 10th, 2018
AIER’s Everyday Price Index fell 0.1 percent in July while the Consumer Price Index was unchanged for the month.
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July Business Conditions Monthly
Robert Hughes, Senior Research Fellow
Thursday, July 12th, 2018
AIER’s Business Cycle Conditions Leading Indicators eased back in June, registering a 92 following three straight 100s.
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Gardening Services and Admissions Prices Boost the AIER Everyday Price Index
Robert Hughes, Senior Research Fellow
Thursday, July 12th, 2018
AIER’s Everyday Price Index rose 0.4 percent in June, above the 0.2 percent gain in the Consumer Price Index.
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