prosperity in the age of decline - ahtds&p500 stock prices index data trends 0 400 800 1200 1600...

27
30 th ANNIVERSARY YEAR! Prosperity in the Age of Decline Presented by: Brian Beaulieu CEO, ITR Economics risk and drive practical and profitable business decisions. Duration Forecast Result Accuracy US GDP 15 $16.098 Trillion $16.317 Trillion 98.7% US Ind. Prod. 13 101.5 (12MMA) 104.1 97.4% EU Ind. Prod. 14 100.6 (12MMA) 101.5 99.1% Canada Ind Prod 9 350.1 (12MMA) C$357.1 98.0% China Ind Prod 21 564.9 (12MMA) 563.6 99.8% US Housing 12 955 Ths. Units 1.0 mils. Units 94.7% US Retail Sales 16 $2.751 Trillion $2.808 Trillion 98.0% 2014 Forecast Results 2 *Denotes year-end estimate based on most recent data available

Upload: others

Post on 12-Oct-2020

0 views

Category:

Documents


0 download

TRANSCRIPT

Page 1: Prosperity in the Age of Decline - AHTDS&P500 Stock Prices Index Data Trends 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 1965 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005

30th ANNIVERSARY YEAR!

Prosperity in the Age of Decline

Presented by:

Brian Beaulieu

CEO, ITR Economics

ITR Economics provides the best economic intelligence to reducerisk and drive practical and profitable business decisions.

Duration Forecast Result Accuracy

US GDP 15 $16.098 Trillion $16.317 Trillion 98.7%

US Ind. Prod. 13 101.5    (12MMA) 104.1 97.4%

EU Ind. Prod. 14 100.6    (12MMA) 101.5 99.1%

Canada Ind Prod 9 350.1    (12MMA) C$357.1 98.0%

China Ind Prod 21 564.9    (12MMA) 563.6 99.8%

US Housing 12 955       Ths. Units 1.0 mils. Units 94.7%

US Retail Sales 16 $2.751   Trillion $2.808 Trillion 98.0%

2014 Forecast Results2

*Denotes year-end estimate based on most recent data available

Page 2: Prosperity in the Age of Decline - AHTDS&P500 Stock Prices Index Data Trends 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 1965 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005

3

Real Gross Domestic Product

3MMA

10

12

14

16

18

20

10

12

14

16

18

20

'06 '07 '08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13 '14 '15 '16 '17

Sept 2013

Sept 2013

GDPCON 3MMA

4

World GDP, Trillions of US $, Current Prices

Percent of 2013 World GDP

Source: IMF

73.982 Trillion US$

Page 3: Prosperity in the Age of Decline - AHTDS&P500 Stock Prices Index Data Trends 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 1965 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005

5

Interest Rates for Long-Term Government Bonds

2.5%

0.4%0.6%

1.4%

0.4%0.5%

0.6%0.4%

9.7%

0.9%

1.4%

0.4%0.4%

3.3%

1.9%

1.3%0.7%

1.8%2.1%

0%

1%

2%

3%

4%

5%

6%

7%

8%

9%

10%

11%

Latest yield

0.0%

3/12 Rate-of-Change

=

100 100

=.

.100 100 10.4%

Raw

Aug-12 1.4

Sep-12 1.5

Oct-12 1.5

Nov-12 1.4

Dec-12 1.5

Jan-13 1.3

Feb-13 1.3

Mar-13 1.6

Apr-13 1.6

May-13 1.5

Jun-13 1.7

Jul-13 1.6

Aug-13 1.7

Sep-13 1.7

3MMT

4.44.44.44.24.14.24.54.74.84.85.05.05.15.05.04.84.74.95.15.35.35.3

12MMT

18.018.218.418.618.819.019.219.419.719.820.020.220.3

12/12

26.7%

25.5%

25.2%

22.4%

20.0%

18.3%

12/12 Rate-of-Change

=

100 100

=.

.100 100 12.7%

3/12

15.9%

13.6%

13.6%

14.3%

14.6%

16.7%

13.3%6

Data Preparation

Page 4: Prosperity in the Age of Decline - AHTDS&P500 Stock Prices Index Data Trends 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 1965 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005

Consumer Prices

00

Soft Landing

A

B C

D

7

Trends 10

Housing

Production

MedicalNew Orders

Soft Landing

Financial RetailWholesale Trade

Foreign

NonresidentialConstruction

Hard Landing

8

US Industrial Production to ITR Leading Indicator™

USIP – 12/12 Indicator - Monthly

-15

-10

-5

0

5

10

15

-15

-10

-5

0

5

10

15

'80 '82 '84 '86 '88 '90 '92 '94 '96 '98 '00 '02 '04 '06 '08 '10 '12 '14 '16 '18 '20

IndicatorUS IP

Indicator - Monthly

US IP - 12/12

Reported in ITR Trends Report – ITR Advisor

Page 5: Prosperity in the Age of Decline - AHTDS&P500 Stock Prices Index Data Trends 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 1965 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005

9

US Leading Indicator

Source: The Conference Board

6.5%

-25

-20

-15

-10

-5

0

5

10

15

-25

-20

-15

-10

-5

0

5

10

15

'96 '98 '00 '02 '04 '06 '08 '10 '12 '14 '16 '18 '20

1/12

2010 = 100

10

Purchasing Managers Index

1/12 Rate-of-Change

Source: Institute for Supply Management

-2.6

-50

-25

0

25

50

75

-50

-25

0

25

50

75

'96 '98 '00 '02 '04 '06 '08 '10 '12 '14 '16 '18 '20

1/12

Page 6: Prosperity in the Age of Decline - AHTDS&P500 Stock Prices Index Data Trends 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 1965 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005

Non-Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index

Above 50 Indicates expansion

11

56.558

45

50

55

60

45

50

55

60

'10 '11 '12 '13 '14 '15 '16

MMAR-O-C

3MMA 12MMA

Institute for Supply Management11

12

Housing Starts

Millions of Units

Mar ‘13

May ‘11

Dec ‘09

4.0%9.4%

1.014

0.2

1.0

1.9

2.7

3.5

4.4

5.2

-80

-60

-40

-20

0

20

40

'96 '98 '00 '02 '04 '06 '08 '10 '12 '14 '16 '18 '20

MMTR-O-C

3/12

12/12

3MMT 12MMT

Page 7: Prosperity in the Age of Decline - AHTDS&P500 Stock Prices Index Data Trends 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 1965 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005

13

Existing Home Sales

Millions of Units

-1.5%-3.7%

4.9

4

5

7

8

10

11

13

-48

-36

-24

-12

0

12

24

'96 '98 '00 '02 '04 '06 '08 '10 '12 '14 '16 '18 '20

MMAR-O-C3/12

12/12

3MMA12MMA

14

S&P500 Stock Prices Index

Data Trends

0

400

800

1200

1600

2000

2400

0

400

800

1200

1600

2000

2400

1965 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020

Raw

12MMA

Source: Wall Street Journal

Page 8: Prosperity in the Age of Decline - AHTDS&P500 Stock Prices Index Data Trends 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 1965 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005

15

Nondefense Capital Goods New Orders w/o Aircraft

Billions of Dollars

1.7%5.2%

$851.4

500

750

1000

1250

1500

-60

-40

-20

0

20

'96 '98 '00 '02 '04 '06 '08 '10 '12 '14 '16 '18 '20

MMTR-O-C

3/12

12/12

3MMT

12MMT

16

Europe Leading Indicators

1/12 Rates-of-Change

Source: Markit Economics

-64

-48

-32

-16

0

16

32

48

64

80

-64

-48

-32

-16

0

16

32

48

64

80

'07 '08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13 '14 '15 '16 '17 '18 '19 '20

EZ Comp PMIEU Manufacturing PMIJP Morgan Global MFG PMI

-2.5% JP Morgan Global Mfg PMI-5.6% EU Manufacturing PMI

-0.6% Eurozone Composite PMI

Page 9: Prosperity in the Age of Decline - AHTDS&P500 Stock Prices Index Data Trends 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 1965 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005

Annual Average Data Trends

US to Europe Industrial Production 17

17

60

80

100

120

140

40

60

80

100

120

1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020

EuropeUS

US

Europe

Generating the Quantitative Forecast

18

ITR Long Term Business Cycle Theory News and Market Observations

Leading Economic IndicatorsInternal Trends

Page 10: Prosperity in the Age of Decline - AHTDS&P500 Stock Prices Index Data Trends 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 1965 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005

19

Crude Oil Futures Prices toNatural Gas Future Prices

Raw Data

0

3

6

9

12

15

-5

25

55

85

115

145

'86 '88 '90 '92 '94 '96 '98 '00 '02 '04 '06 '08 '10 '12 '14 '16 '18 '20

GasOil

OilNatural Gas

20

Crude Oil Futures Prices to JP Morgan Global PMI

12/12 Rates-of-Change

-60

-30

0

30

60

90

-60

-30

0

30

60

90

'00 '01 '02 '03 '04 '05 '06 '07 '08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13 '14 '15 '16

Global PMIOil Prices

Oil Prices

Global PMI

The JP Morgan Global PMI 12/12 has a 10 month lead time to the Crude Oil Futures Prices 12/12 through business cycle highs and lows.

Correlation: 0.42

Page 11: Prosperity in the Age of Decline - AHTDS&P500 Stock Prices Index Data Trends 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 1965 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005

21

US Consumption of Crude Oil & Petroleum Productsto Real Gross Domestic Product

Data Trends

Sources: EIA, BEA

6

10

14

18

0.4

0.5

0.6

0.7

1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020

GDPTrils C2009$

OilBils Barrels

Oil Consumption - Raw Data

GDP - 3MMA

22

US Industrial Production to Gross Domestic Product

Year-over-year, Quarter to Quarter (3/12)

-6.8%

-2.9%

-5.8%

-15.1%

4.6%

-16

-12

-8

-4

0

4

8

12

-16

-12

-8

-4

0

4

8

12

'82 '84 '86 '88 '90 '92 '94 '96 '98 '00 '02 '04 '06 '08 '10 '12 '14 '16 '18 '20

GDPUS IP

GDP

US IP

Page 12: Prosperity in the Age of Decline - AHTDS&P500 Stock Prices Index Data Trends 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 1965 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005

• Demographics

• Inflation

• Health Care Costs / Entitlements

• US National Debt

23

Depression Drivers

24

Total U.S. Public Debt

(% of GDP)

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020

117.5%The Long View…

Page 13: Prosperity in the Age of Decline - AHTDS&P500 Stock Prices Index Data Trends 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 1965 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005

25

Total Expenditure on Health as a Percent of GDP(1990-2013)

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

'90 '91 '92 '93 '94 '95 '96 '97 '98 '99 '00 '01 '02 '03 '04 '05 '06 '07 '08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13

Hea

lth

Exp

end

itu

re P

erce

nta

ge

(%) US

FR

SWIZ

GER

CAN

NETH

NZ

DEN

SWE

UK

NOR

AUS

Age Group US China India Ger Mex Braz Japan Can

65 & older 19.6 17.2 8.9 27.9 11.5 12.2 32.2 24.8

40-64 29.0 37.9 28.9 32.9 29.7 32.7 32.8 30.8

20-39 25.4 24.0 31.0 21.5 28.9 29.1 19.5 23.7

less than 20 25.9 21.0 31.4 17.6 29.9 25.9 15.6 20.6

Estimated Percent of Total Population in 2030

Page 14: Prosperity in the Age of Decline - AHTDS&P500 Stock Prices Index Data Trends 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 1965 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005

27

Share of Population Age 65 and Over

U.S. Dependence on Foreign Oil DecliningNet imports as a share of domestic consumption

Source: Energy Information Administration

60.3% 59.8% 58.1% 56.8%51.3% 49.1%

44.9%40.2%

32.3%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

28

Page 15: Prosperity in the Age of Decline - AHTDS&P500 Stock Prices Index Data Trends 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 1965 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005

The Tip of the Iceberg for ManufacturingFinding a Home in the USA

Apple Rolls Royce

Yamaha Honda

Michelin Lenovo

Wham-O Airbus

Bayer Chemical Toshiba

Caterpillar Toyota

GE Flextronics

NCR Siemens

IKEA

29

29

US Annual Auto Exports

30

Page 16: Prosperity in the Age of Decline - AHTDS&P500 Stock Prices Index Data Trends 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 1965 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005

The next Great Depression is coming.The next Great Depression is coming.

Are you ready?Are you ready?

Order your copy today from Barnes & Noble.

Available in e-book and print format.

32

Employment – Private Sector

Annual Data Trend

85

90

95

100

105

110

115

120

85

90

95

100

105

110

115

120

'92 '94 '96 '98 '00 '02 '04 '06 '08 '10 '12 '14 '16 '18 '20

Employment Mils of Jobs

Private Sector Employment GrowthJob OpeningsInvoluntary Part Time EmploymentU6

April 2010 17.2%

Quit Rate – Rising

16.1% B2.3% B

-8.8% A12.0%

Page 17: Prosperity in the Age of Decline - AHTDS&P500 Stock Prices Index Data Trends 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 1965 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005

33

Consumer Price Index

Rates-of-Change

-0.1%

1.5%

-3

0

3

5

8

10

-3

0

3

5

8

10

'82 '84 '86 '88 '90 '92 '94 '96 '98 '00 '02 '04 '06 '08 '10 '12 '14 '16 '18 '20

1/12

12/12

34

FOMC Member Interest Rate Projections

Source: Federal Reserve

Fed Open Market Committee

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

Page 18: Prosperity in the Age of Decline - AHTDS&P500 Stock Prices Index Data Trends 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 1965 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

1982 1986 1990 1994 1998 2002 2006 2010 2014

%

Yield on 10 Year Treasury NoteSource: Factset

Corporate AAA Bond Yields Inverted for Prices

Raw Data

36

36

0

3

6

9

12

15

18

0

3

6

9

12

15

18

Raw

Source: Federal Reserve Board

Page 19: Prosperity in the Age of Decline - AHTDS&P500 Stock Prices Index Data Trends 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 1965 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005

Corporate Bond Prices

Rates-of-Change

37

37

25.1%

9.5%

-30

-20

-10

0

10

20

30

40

-30

-20

-10

0

10

20

30

40

'00 '02 '04 '06 '08 '10 '12 '14 '16 '18 '20

3/12 12/12

Aug '11

Sep '12

Source: Federal Reserve Board

38

Real Disposable Income Less Transfer ReceiptsAverage per Person Age 18 to 65

12MMA Data Trend

$20,000

$25,000

$30,000

$35,000

$40,000

$45,000

$50,000

$55,000

$60,000

Sources: Federal Reserve Bank of St. LouisU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Page 20: Prosperity in the Age of Decline - AHTDS&P500 Stock Prices Index Data Trends 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 1965 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005

Billions of Dollars, Annual Data Trend SAAR

39

Personal Savings

50

250

450

650

850

1050

1250

1450

50

250

450

650

850

1050

1250

1450

'80 '82 '84 '86 '88 '90 '92 '94 '96 '98 '00 '02 '04 '06 '08 '10 '12 '14 '16 '18 '20

22.9%

9.3%

-45

-30

-15

0

15

30

45

60

-45

-30

-15

0

15

30

45

60

'10 '11 '12 '13 '14 '15 '16

12/12

3/12

Rate-of-Change

40

University of Michigan ConsumerExpectations Index

Page 21: Prosperity in the Age of Decline - AHTDS&P500 Stock Prices Index Data Trends 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 1965 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005

41

Total Retail Sales (deflated)

Trillions of Dollars

5.9%4.3%

$2.82

1.65

2.15

2.65

3.15

3.65

4.15

4.65

-18

-14

-9

-5

0

5

9

'96 '98 '00 '02 '04 '06 '08 '10 '12 '14 '16 '18 '20

MMTR-O-C

3/1212/12

3MMT

12MMT

42

US Light Vehicle Retail Sales

Millions of Units

Source: Ward’s Auto

9.8%7.4%

16.7

8

13

18

23

28

33

38

-80

-60

-40

-20

0

20

40

'96 '98 '00 '02 '04 '06 '08 '10 '12 '14 '16 '18 '20

MMTR-O-C

3/12

12/12

3MMT12MMT

Page 22: Prosperity in the Age of Decline - AHTDS&P500 Stock Prices Index Data Trends 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 1965 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005

43

N. A. Big Three Passenger Car Production to N. A. Big Three Light Truck Production

12/12 Rates-of-Change

-10.2%

8.9%

-60

-40

-20

0

20

40

60

-60

-40

-20

0

20

40

60

'02 '04 '06 '08 '10 '12 '14 '16 '18 '20

Car

Truck

44

N. A. Transplant Passenger Car Production to N. A. Transplant Light Truck Production

12/12 Rates-of-Change

6.5%

11.4%

-50

-25

0

25

50

75

-50

-25

0

25

50

75

'02 '04 '06 '08 '10 '12 '14 '16 '18 '20

Car

Truck

Page 23: Prosperity in the Age of Decline - AHTDS&P500 Stock Prices Index Data Trends 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 1965 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005

45

Wholesale Trade Durable Goods

Trillions of Dollars

6.3%5.8%

2.50

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

-40

-30

-20

-10

0

10

20

'96 '98 '00 '02 '04 '06 '08 '10 '12 '14 '16 '18 '20

MMTR-O-C

3/12

12/12

3MMT12MMT

46

Wholesale Trade of Professional andCommercial Equipment & Supplies

Billions of Dollars

5.7%4.7%

473.132

150

350

550

750

-40

-20

0

20

'96 '98 '00 '02 '04 '06 '08 '10 '12 '14 '16 '18 '20

MMTR-O-C

3/12

12/12

3MMT

12MMT

Page 24: Prosperity in the Age of Decline - AHTDS&P500 Stock Prices Index Data Trends 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 1965 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005

47

Wholesale Trade of Machinery, Equipment & Supplies

Billions of Dollars

6.8%10.7%

470.7

100

260

420

580

740

-90

-60

-30

0

30

'96 '98 '00 '02 '04 '06 '08 '10 '12 '14 '16 '18 '20

MMTR-O-C

3/12

12/12

3MMT

12MMT

48

Look for More Opportunities in These Sectors

► Energy Distribution ► Housing

► Water Distribution/Conservation

► Printed Electronics

► Infrastructure ► Robotics

► Vocational Education ► Security

► Health Care ► 3-D Printing

► Food ► Natural Resources(Harvesting/Conserving)

Page 25: Prosperity in the Age of Decline - AHTDS&P500 Stock Prices Index Data Trends 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 1965 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005

49

ITR Management Objectives™

Preparing for the Rise Ahead

1. Budget for the rise…do you have enough….

2. Invest in customer market research to reduce price sensitivity

3. Make sure your training and retention programs are top notch

4. Marketing and advertising spending increasingly effective

5. Drive efficiencies with technology

6. Hire sales people and leaders

7. Lock in costs toward the end of 2015

8. Expand credit offerings to garner market share

9. What are you going to do to avoid 2019?

One Month Complimentary Subscription

SUBJECT: “AHTD is Great!”

( Inc lude your Company Name and Ema i l Address )

Contact Us Today!

One Month Complimentary

Subscription

[email protected]

Page 26: Prosperity in the Age of Decline - AHTDS&P500 Stock Prices Index Data Trends 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 1965 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005

Brian Beaulieu One of the country’s most informed economists, Brian Beaulieu has served as CEO of ITR Economics™ since 1987 where he researches the use of business cycle analysis and economic forecasts to increase profitability. He co-authored Make Your Move, a book on increasing profits through business cycle changes. Brian has been providing workshops and economic analysis seminars in 7 countries to thousands of business owners and executives for the last 28 years.

"Brian was spectacular, charismatic and incredibly relevant." C. Homann, Royal Bank of Canada “Brian’s presentation was insightful, relevant and very entertaining. The presentation in Bend, Oregon was the best presentation on the economy in this region for many years. I found his message on investing in businesses especially enlightening, as well as the optimal timing of those investments in the business cycle.” Roger J. Lee, Director Economic Development for

Central Oregon “You WOWED our members at Nexstar’s Super Meeting in Atlanta! Everyone enjoyed your great sense of humor and how you were able to connect specifically to them during your presentation. You could have heard a pin drop in the room while you were speaking as everyone was captivated.”

Sandie Jacobson, Nexstar Network “I can safely say that, in my 13 years of putting together programs for the Marketing Council and other AGMA meetings, you are the most interesting, most informative, most enlightening and most enthusiastic speaker we have ever had!”

Kurt Medert, Vice President American Gear Manufacturers

Rave Reviews About Brian

In addition to his work as CEO of ITR Economics, Brian is Chief Economist for Vistage International, a global organization comprised of over 14,000 CEO’s. In 2008, he won the Vistage International’s Speaker Impact of the Year Award. He is also on the Board of Directors of the Ariens Company, a global leading manufacturer of outdoor power equipment. Pronouncements from ITR Economics and/or Brian have appeared in/on: the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, USA Today, Knight Ridder News Services, Business Week, Associated Press, The Washington Times, CBS Radio, CNN Radio, Sirius talk radio, KABC, NPR affiliate WLRN and numerous other outlets.

About Today’s Presentation

Brian’s presentations cover a wide variety of topics including short- and long-term global economic forecasts, regional economic updates, an outlook on inflation, and the relationship of political events and economic growth. He details what economic indicators executives should follow and provides proven strategies for leveraging economic forecasts at the company level.

About ITR Economics™

Founded in 1948, ITR Economics is the oldest, privately-held, continuously operating economic research and consulting firm in the United States. With a long-term 94.7% accuracy rating, ITR Economics has forecast major economic events, such as the 2008 recession, well in advance, and provides reliable industry and company forecasts tailored to the client’s needs. ITR Economics also offers economic webinars, subscription periodicals, consultative reports, and data collection services.

To book a speaker from ITR Economics, please call Tosha at 603.796.2500.

Visit www.itreconomics.com and stay in touch with us through our blog and social media.

Contact Us

Page 27: Prosperity in the Age of Decline - AHTDS&P500 Stock Prices Index Data Trends 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 1965 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005

ITR Economics Trends Report™ – This industry‐leading forecasting publication includes 5 comprehensive reports covering the complete spectrum of U.S. and world economies.

Discover the power and profitability of ITR Economics’ all‐digital publications. Our monthly publications offer timely, affordable guidance for critical decision making.

Subscription Services

Consulting Services

Speaker Services

Call Today!

Our tailored consulting services have provided 60 years of unerring guidance, ranging from on‐sitemanagement presentations to long‐term, quarterly analysis, and predictive forecasts.

Executive Vantage Point – This critical analysis:• Provides insight on your company’s position within the macroeconomy and how 

you relate therein.

• Illustrates your performance within your industry.

• Isolates the top 10‐12 indicators of highest correlation and longest lead time for your business and more.

• Market‐Specific Forecasts – An accurate market 

One word of insight can mean a world of difference to your business. ITR Economics presentations include easy‐to‐apply solutions, audience‐specific strategies, and insightful suggestions that can change the course of a business or give attendees take‐away value that produces timely results.

Call us today and speak with an Account Representative  or email us at [email protected] to request sample reports and learn which ITR Economics team member can best help you discover the blueprint for your future success.

ITR Advisor™ – 4‐page snapshot of the current economy, using leading indicators to tell subscribers where the economy is headed and what actions to take now.

ITR Economics Global Trends Report™ – A deep dive into the trends shaping today’s global economy, this 30‐page report is essential for doing business abroad.