Robert Hughes
Senior Research Faculty
Robert Hughes joined AIER in 2013 following more than 25 years in economic and financial markets research on Wall Street. Bob was formerly the head of Global Equity Strategy for Brown Brothers Harriman, where he developed equity investment strategy combining top-down macro analysis with bottom-up fundamentals. Prior to BBH, Bob was a Senior Equity Strategist for State Street Global Markets, Senior Economic Strategist with Prudential Equity Group and Senior Economist and Financial Markets Analyst for Citicorp Investment Services. Bob has a MA in economics from Fordham University and a BS in business from Lehigh University.
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Initial Claims for Unemployment Benefits Rose Slightly for A Second Week
“Initial claims for unemployment benefits rose again in the latest week, pushing the four-week average to the first increase since July 25, a worrying sign for the economy” – Robert Hughes
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Consumers Grow Less Optimistic About the Short-Term Outlook in November
“Consumer attitudes weakened in November, particularly for short-term expectations. Pessimism about jobs and the economy may restrain consumer spending and harm the economic recovery.” – Robert Hughes
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Existing-Home Sales Rise to the Highest Level in More Than A Decade
“Existing-home sales rose again in October, making housing a bright spot for the economy, but the outlook remains highly uncertain.” – Robert Hughes
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Initial Claims for Unemployment Benefits Rose Slightly as New Restrictions Emerged
“Initial claims for unemployment benefits rose slightly in the latest week, the first increase since October 10. Renewed government restrictions pose a threat to economic recovery.” – Robert Hughes
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Single-Family Home Constructions Stays Strong in October
“Single-family housing continues to be one of the strongest areas of the economy, supported by low mortgage rates and increased demand.” – Robert Hughes
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Industrial Output Posted A Solid Gain in October
“A manufacturing rebound continued in October, but reinstated government restrictions could delay the economic recovery.” – Robert Hughes
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Retail Spending Hits A Record in October but Breadth Narrows
“Retail sales hit another record high in October, but recent developments regarding Covid-19 and reactionary government policies remain significant risks to economic recovery.” – Robert Hughes
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Election and Resurging Virus Drag Down Consumer Sentiment
“Consumer sentiment fell in early November following the election and a resurgence in Covid-19 infections. Combined with renewed restrictions, the outlook remains highly uncertain.” – Robert Hughes
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Food and Gasoline Offset in the Everyday Price Index
“AIER’s Everyday Price Index fell 0.1 percent in October as food and energy price changes largely offset each other.” – Robert Hughes
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Small-Business Survey Shows Mixed Expectations in October
“Small-business confidence was unchanged in October, but details of the survey suggest a mixed outlook.” – Robert Hughes
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Initial Claims for Unemployment Benefits Rose Slightly for A Second Week
“Initial claims for unemployment benefits rose again in the latest week, pushing the four-week average to the first increase since July 25, a worrying sign for the economy” – Robert Hughes
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•
Consumers Grow Less Optimistic About the Short-Term Outlook in November
“Consumer attitudes weakened in November, particularly for short-term expectations. Pessimism about jobs and the economy may restrain consumer spending and harm the economic recovery.” – Robert Hughes
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•
Existing-Home Sales Rise to the Highest Level in More Than A Decade
“Existing-home sales rose again in October, making housing a bright spot for the economy, but the outlook remains highly uncertain.” – Robert Hughes
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•
Initial Claims for Unemployment Benefits Rose Slightly as New Restrictions Emerged
“Initial claims for unemployment benefits rose slightly in the latest week, the first increase since October 10. Renewed government restrictions pose a threat to economic recovery.” – Robert Hughes
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•
Single-Family Home Constructions Stays Strong in October
“Single-family housing continues to be one of the strongest areas of the economy, supported by low mortgage rates and increased demand.” – Robert Hughes
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•
Industrial Output Posted A Solid Gain in October
“A manufacturing rebound continued in October, but reinstated government restrictions could delay the economic recovery.” – Robert Hughes
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•
Retail Spending Hits A Record in October but Breadth Narrows
“Retail sales hit another record high in October, but recent developments regarding Covid-19 and reactionary government policies remain significant risks to economic recovery.” – Robert Hughes
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•
Election and Resurging Virus Drag Down Consumer Sentiment
“Consumer sentiment fell in early November following the election and a resurgence in Covid-19 infections. Combined with renewed restrictions, the outlook remains highly uncertain.” – Robert Hughes
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•
Food and Gasoline Offset in the Everyday Price Index
“AIER’s Everyday Price Index fell 0.1 percent in October as food and energy price changes largely offset each other.” – Robert Hughes
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Small-Business Survey Shows Mixed Expectations in October
“Small-business confidence was unchanged in October, but details of the survey suggest a mixed outlook.” – Robert Hughes