Author Archives: John Rutledge

Voice of America Interview. Will the Trade War End?

Summary: I have strong memories of Voice of America from my days living in West Berlin in 1968 when VOA played an important role in getting the US message through the Iron Curtain. So, when they called today with questions, … Continue reading

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Want to Know How Consumers are Really Doing? Check the Manheim Index. Pickup Truck Inflation +3.0%.

Summary: The Manheim Index for July show that values of the nearly 200 million cars in people’s driveways are up 2.6% over last July, a good positive consumption indicator. You can see the Manheim Index here. To a first approximation, … Continue reading

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