Tomorrow’s report on retail sales for January is projected to show a 0.2% gain for the month, according to The Capital Spectator’s average econometric forecast. That’s slightly higher than the consensus forecasts from several surveys of economists. In all cases, the January projections are below the 0.5% gain reported by the Census Bureau last month.
Daily Archives: February 12, 2013
Are Large-Cap Value Stocks At A Bullish Turning Point?
Has the drought for the large-cap value risk premium run its course in the US stock market? Reviewing recent history suggests a cautious “yes,” based on comparing the rolling two-year cumulative performance spread for the Russell 1000 Value Index less the Russell 1000 Growth Index.