Economists, Fed still think economy can avoid a recession

NAW SmartBrief | 12/03/2007

The Federal Reserve and most private economists are holding firm to views that the U.S. economy can avoid a recession, even as investors signal otherwise. But figuring out who is right, even with history as a guide, isn't easy. Still, negative indicators such as a slumping housing market and high gas prices have some industry executives, such as James Wiltz, CEO of dental products distributor Patterson Cos., adjusting their earnings outlooks accordingly. Wall Street Journal, The (subscription required) (11/26)


New Fed forecast calls for uncertainty, sluggish growth

Monday, November 26, 2007

Fed forecast increases stagflation worries

Monday, February 25, 2008

Analyst upgrades Patterson shares

Wednesday, December 5, 2007



Opening Glance: Health care stocks gain ground

Boston Globe, The | Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Patterson Cos. 1Q revenue rises, profit declines

Boston Globe, The | Thursday, August 21, 2008

Little give on mortgage rates

Seattle Times, The | Thursday, March 27, 2008

Beige Book notes weakening regional economy in early '07

American City Business Journals | Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Report notes weakening regional economy

American City Business Journals | Thursday, March 6, 2008

US interest rates 'not too low'

BBC | Tuesday, August 26, 2008



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