Robert Haworth

Despite soft start to the year, 2015 should see continued growth

Global growth is likely to remain constrained in 2015. Monetary easing outside...

Market and economic update: Unemployment remains low despite lower-than-expected payroll gains

Softer-than-expected U.S. economic data have finally hit the employment market, as evidenced...

Market and economic update: Stronger U.S. dollar drove imports in the fourth quarter

U.S. economic data continued its trend of negative surprises led by weaker-than-expected...

Market and economic update: Small businesses remain optimistic despite weather-related retail declines

U.S. economic data have been softer to start the year, despite very...

Market and economic update: Consumers are saving their energy-cost windfalls

U.S. job growth has been impressive, with nonfarm payrolls adding 295,000 jobs...

Market and economic update: U.S. economy grows as Europe, China, and Japan lag behind

World monetary policy, in general, remains on an easier path. The European...

Market and economic update: The markets watch Greece as it attempts to tackle its debt

Politics and monetary policies remain important regarding the path of global economic...

Market and economic update: U.S. consumer provides backbone of economic growth

Last week’s U.S. economic data put a softer spin on current activity...

Market and economic update: Improving job market is encouraging people to search for work again

Last week was headlined by a robust U.S. employment report, with January...