Introducing

Tom Moeller

Prior to joining Haver Analytics in 2000, Mr. Moeller worked as the Economist at Chancellor Capital Management from 1985 to 1999. There, he developed comprehensive economic forecasts and interpreted economic data for equity and fixed income portfolio managers. Also at Chancellor, Mr. Moeller worked as an equity analyst and was responsible for researching and rating companies in the economically sensitive automobile and housing industries for investment in Chancellor’s equity portfolio.   Prior to joining Chancellor, Mr. Moeller was an Economist at Citibank from 1979 to 1984.   He also analyzed pricing behavior in the metals industry for the Council on Wage and Price Stability in Washington, D.C.   In 1999, Mr. Moeller received the award for most accurate forecast from the Forecasters' Club of New York. From 1990 to 1992 he was President of the New York Association for Business Economists.   Mr. Moeller earned an M.B.A. in Finance from Fordham University, where he graduated in 1987. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from George Washington University.

Publications by Tom Moeller

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  USA| Oct 04 2023

  ADP Employment Increase Disappoints in September

  • Gain is weakest since early-2021.
  • Service-sector hiring slows; factory employment declines.
  • Pay increases ease further.

  by:Tom Moeller

  |in:Economy in Brief
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  USA| Oct 03 2023

  U.S. Light Vehicle Sales Move Higher in September

  • Both light truck & auto sales improve.
  • Imports' market share increases sharply.

  by:Tom Moeller

  |in:Economy in Brief
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  USA| Oct 03 2023

  U.S. JOLTS: Job Openings Rebound in August

  • Openings rise following three straight months of decline.
  • Hires rise slightly after falling for two months.
  • Quits rise slightly while layoffs ease.

  by:Tom Moeller

  |in:Economy in Brief
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  USA| Oct 03 2023

  U.S. Energy Prices Are Mixed

  • Gasoline prices slip, but diesel fuel costs hold steady.
  • Crude oil costs move higher.
  • Natural gas prices are unchanged.

  by:Tom Moeller

  |in:Economy in Brief
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  USA| Oct 02 2023

  U.S. ISM Manufacturing PMI Improves in September

  • Index increases to highest level since November.
  • New orders, production & employment rise.
  • Prices index weakens.

  by:Tom Moeller

  |in:Economy in Brief
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  USA| Sep 29 2023

  U.S. Chicago Business Barometer Declines in September

  • Index remains below expansion level.
  • Production, new orders & employment indexes weaken.
  • Prices paid index falls sharply.

  by:Tom Moeller

  |in:Economy in Brief
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  USA| Sep 29 2023

  U.S. Personal Spending Moderates & Income Improves; Inflation Accelerates in August

  • Real spending inches higher.
  • Wage & salary growth picks up.
  • Growth in price index doubles.

  by:Tom Moeller

  |in:Economy in Brief
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  USA| Sep 28 2023

  U.S. GDP Growth Is Unrevised; Price Gain Lowered in Q2

  • Consumer spending growth is shaved, business investment raised.
  • Price inflation is lowered.
  • Corporate profits increase negligibly.

  by:Tom Moeller

  |in:Economy in Brief
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  USA| Sep 27 2023

  U.S. Durable Goods Orders Move Higher in August

  • Orders less transportation increase moderately.
  • Shipments rise broadly amongst categories.
  • Order backlogs & inventories improve.

  by:Tom Moeller

  |in:Economy in Brief
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  USA| Sep 26 2023

  U.S. Consumer Confidence Declines in September

  • Expectations weaken sharply while present conditions improve slightly.
  • Inflation expectations are unchanged.
  • Business, employment & income expectations deteriorate.

  by:Tom Moeller

  |in:Economy in Brief
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  USA| Sep 26 2023

  U.S. Energy Prices Are Mixed

  • Gasoline & diesel fuel prices ease.
  • Crude oil costs strengthen.
  • Natural gas prices retreat.

  by:Tom Moeller

  |in:Economy in Brief
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  USA| Sep 25 2023

  Texas Manufacturing Activity Index Remains Negative and Expectations Deteriorate in September

  • General business activity index deteriorates but remains up sharply from May low.
  • New orders, production & employment improve.
  • Pricing pressure unchanged & moderate. Wage index stabilizes.

  by:Tom Moeller

  |in:Economy in Brief