Bill Sullivan Economic Quotations

From that perspective alone, the current pattern of money supply weakness deserves scrutiny, particularly if the erosion persists into the new year. Essentially, the longer the pattern lasts, the greater the economic impact of this erosion.

If the economy continues to grow rapidly in March and April, (the Fed is) likely to raise that funds target again in May. So the market's been put on notice: Unless you see some overall moderation in economic activity, particularly in consumer spending, we're likely to see further tightening action down the road.

Typically, at the present stage of an economic rebound -- roughly two years after the trough in economic activity had been reached -- corporations are borrowing aggressively, funding capital expansion projects, payroll additions and inventory accumulations,

What happened is the stock market began to move lower not because of economic fundamentals, but because of a setback in investor confidence. This huge evisceration of wealth is being seen as a leading indicator of the economy. Against that backdrop, CEO perceptions of the economy's potential have worsened.

Activity is very light ahead of Greenspan's testimony tomorrow. We really shouldn't see much movement . . . there is no prominent economic data out today.

Activity is very light ahead of Greenspan's testimony tomorrow, ... We really shouldn't see much movement . . . there is no prominent economic data out today.

It's almost absurd to think you can replace the World Series as an economic event. In no way does it put the economy at risk of double-dip recession, but I believe the economy loses.

The Fed is telling us today they want to stay ahead of the economic curve.