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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Weekly Initial Claims Rose Slightly, but the Labor Market Remains Tight
“Weekly initial claims rose, but the low level suggests the labor market remains tight. Rapid price increases and aggressive Fed tightening remain major risks for the economic outlook.” ~ Robert Hughes
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AIER’s Everyday Price Index Rises After Three Consecutive Declines
“AIER’s Everyday Price Index rose 0.7 in October, driven by gasoline and food prices. An aggressive Fed tightening cycle, consumer pessimism, and fallout from the Russian invasion of Ukraine remain threats to the economic outlook.” ~ Robert Hughes
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Payroll Growth Continues, but the Pace Is Slowing
“Payrolls posted gains in October, but the pace appears to be slowing. Mixed signs for the labor market, sustained price pressures, and an aggressive Fed tightening cycle remain risks to the outlook.” ~ Robert Hughes
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Slower Expansion in the Services-Sector in October
“Services-sector expansion slowed in October, but price pressures ticked up. The outlook remains highly uncertain.” ~ Robert Hughes
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Weekly Initial Claims Suggest the Labor Market Remains Tight
“Weekly initial claims fell slightly, and the low level suggests the labor market remains tight. Rapid price increases and aggressive Fed tightening remain major risks for the economic outlook.” ~ Robert Hughes
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October Manufacturing-Sector Survey Suggests Continued Weakening and Declining Price Pressures
“The latest manufacturing survey suggests weakening activity and falling price pressures. The outlook remains highly uncertain. Caution is warranted.” ~ Robert Hughes
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Private-Sector Job Openings Rose in September
“Private-sector job openings rebounded slightly in September, suggesting continued resilience. However, the outlook remains highly uncertain.” ~ Robert Hughes
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Consumer Expectations for the Future Remained Weak in October
“Consumer sentiment was little changed in October as current views improved, but expectations fell. Both remain consistent with prior recessions.” ~ Robert Hughes
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Durable-Goods Orders Rose in September, Boosted by Transportation Equipment
“Only one category of durable-goods orders rose in September, suggesting caution.” ~ Robert Hughes
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Initial Claims Remain Low
“Weekly initial claims rose slightly, but the low level suggests the labor market remains solid. Rapid price increases and aggressive Fed tightening remain major risks for the economic outlook.” ~ Robert Hughes
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Weekly Initial Claims Rose Slightly, but the Labor Market Remains Tight
“Weekly initial claims rose, but the low level suggests the labor market remains tight. Rapid price increases and aggressive Fed tightening remain major risks for the economic outlook.” ~ Robert Hughes
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•
AIER’s Everyday Price Index Rises After Three Consecutive Declines
“AIER’s Everyday Price Index rose 0.7 in October, driven by gasoline and food prices. An aggressive Fed tightening cycle, consumer pessimism, and fallout from the Russian invasion of Ukraine remain threats to the economic outlook.” ~ Robert Hughes
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•
Payroll Growth Continues, but the Pace Is Slowing
“Payrolls posted gains in October, but the pace appears to be slowing. Mixed signs for the labor market, sustained price pressures, and an aggressive Fed tightening cycle remain risks to the outlook.” ~ Robert Hughes
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•
Slower Expansion in the Services-Sector in October
“Services-sector expansion slowed in October, but price pressures ticked up. The outlook remains highly uncertain.” ~ Robert Hughes
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•
Weekly Initial Claims Suggest the Labor Market Remains Tight
“Weekly initial claims fell slightly, and the low level suggests the labor market remains tight. Rapid price increases and aggressive Fed tightening remain major risks for the economic outlook.” ~ Robert Hughes
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•
October Manufacturing-Sector Survey Suggests Continued Weakening and Declining Price Pressures
“The latest manufacturing survey suggests weakening activity and falling price pressures. The outlook remains highly uncertain. Caution is warranted.” ~ Robert Hughes
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•
Private-Sector Job Openings Rose in September
“Private-sector job openings rebounded slightly in September, suggesting continued resilience. However, the outlook remains highly uncertain.” ~ Robert Hughes
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•
Consumer Expectations for the Future Remained Weak in October
“Consumer sentiment was little changed in October as current views improved, but expectations fell. Both remain consistent with prior recessions.” ~ Robert Hughes
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•
Durable-Goods Orders Rose in September, Boosted by Transportation Equipment
“Only one category of durable-goods orders rose in September, suggesting caution.” ~ Robert Hughes
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•
Initial Claims Remain Low
“Weekly initial claims rose slightly, but the low level suggests the labor market remains solid. Rapid price increases and aggressive Fed tightening remain major risks for the economic outlook.” ~ Robert Hughes