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The Lipstick Index: Kissing A Strong Economy Goodbye

Business Manager: Julian Cassady Email: jcassady@umassd.edu This article is not financial advice An economic recession is on the horizon for the United States, and I’m here to prove it using something called the “Lipstick Index.” The Lipstick Index is a fascinating way to measure future economic performance. It was a term created in 2001 by Leonard Lauder of Estée Lauder to explain why lipstick sales … Continue reading The Lipstick Index: Kissing A Strong Economy Goodbye

 
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China Delays the Release of its Quarterly Gross Domestic Product Report

Staff Writer: Julian Cassady Email: jcassady@umassd.edu For the first time ever, China delayed the release of its quarterly gross domestic product report. Financial analysts and politicians are questioning if China is intentionally lying about its economic performance to maintain its image as a powerful nation. For decades China has surged in economic growth, consistently rivaling the U.S. economy. However, after the recent release of their … Continue reading China Delays the Release of its Quarterly Gross Domestic Product Report

 
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Consumer Price Index Report for September 2022: Where are we Going?

Staff Writer: Julian Cassady Email: jcassady@umassd.edu Disclaimer: This article is not financial advice For information on what the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is, go here to my article on the CPI report for March. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) just released the CPI data for the month of September on October 13th. Based on the data provided, the BLS determined that the year-over-year increase … Continue reading Consumer Price Index Report for September 2022: Where are we Going?

 
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