JB
Joe Brusuelas
Executive
Chief economist at RSM.
Notable Quotes
"The own goals that the Trump administration has imposed on the US with respect to trade and immigration are probably the single best example of the underlying dynamism of the American economy."View Story →
"CapEx (capital expenditure) right now is 13.9% of US GDP."View Story →
"tariffs and immigration policies created significant supply and demand pressures that would normally be expected to slow investment activity."View Story →
"The own goals that the Trump administration has imposed on the US with respect to trade and immigration are probably the single best example of the underlying dynamism of the American economy."View Story →
"While cost-conscious Americans who are dealing with an affordability crisis will not take this increase lightly, such an increase will not materially affect economic growth."View Story →
"The last month has seen enhanced volatility in the bond market as well as a rising risk premium that investors are charging to purchase U.S. Treasury securities."View Story →
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