Report Archive - economics
U.S. Housing: Looking for Regional Strength
Analyzing Demand, Supply, and Price Trends- 08-Dec-2010
There appear to be diverging views on the direction of the housing market. While the market at a national level has shown erratic trends, how have regional markets fared? What do the demand/supply and price trends in these markets point to, and which regions look promising from an investment perspective? This study examines US housing market trends at a regional level to reveal demand/supply and price gaps, for those looking at investing in US residential property.
- Regions: United States
- Authors: Radhika Kamath
- Products: Datastream
- Keywords: economics, real estate
- Download full report
Installing Shock-Absorbers in the Eurozone
The Case for Government-Sponsored Enterprises- 02-Dec-2010
The money-for-sovereignty case — or how a mix of German-style fiscal policies and US-style monetary policies might save the European Union.
- Regions: Europe
- Authors: Juan Crespo
- Products: Datastream
- Keywords: budget deficit, capital markets, economics
- Download full report
European Market Commentary
Q3 2010 Earnings Beating Estimates; Nearly Two-Thirds Reporting Above Expectations- 26-Nov-2010
Europe Market Commentary, published fortnightly, recaps and reviews recent European economic and financial markets action. It compiles the latest data and cross-content insights of Thomson Reuters' market experts, highlighting key activity of the previous two weeks, and previewing noteworthy developments for the coming fortnight - for corporate earnings estimates, economic data, fixed income analysis, M&A, private equity, director dealings, market valuation metrics, and more.
- Regions: Europe
- Authors: Amitesh Kumar
- Products: Datastream, Thomson ONE Investment Management
- Keywords: bonds, capital markets, earnings, economics, equities, fixed income, M&A, valuation
- Download full report
Black Friday: Satellite Looking Down Says Sales Looking Up
Bird's Eye View Shows Increased Mall Traffic- 23-Nov-2010
Using satellite imagery, we can closely measure mall traffic trends and correlate them with SSS estimates. Mall traffic for November 2010 has recently shown a steep rise. Remote Sensing Metrics parking lot traffic data correlates well with SSS, and, based on this relationship, we may be seeing an early sign that stronger November 2010 mall traffic is pointing to stronger same store sales.
- Regions: United States
- Authors: Jharonne Martis-Olivo (View Blog | View Bio)
- Products: Datastream
- Keywords: economics, employment, same store sales
- Download full report
US Employment: Inside Out
The Employment Trend Index as a Forecasting Tool- 17-Nov-2010
Do the recent increases in nonfarm payrolls point to an improving employment outlook in the US? Can the pickup in nonfarm payroll growth be sustained, and will it ease concerns over consumer spending? In this study, we analyze the Conference Board Employment Trends Index (ETI)™ to determine what insights it can offer into the forward employment outlook.
- Regions: United States
- Authors: Amitesh Kumar
- Products: Datastream
- Keywords: economics, employment
- Download full report
European Market Commentary
Consumers Drive European Q3 2010 Earnings; Positive Outlook Extends Into Q4 2010- 12-Nov-2010
Europe Market Commentary, published fortnightly, recaps and reviews recent European economic and financial markets action. It compiles the latest data and cross-content insights of Thomson Reuters' market experts, highlighting key activity of the previous two weeks, and previewing noteworthy developments for the coming fortnight - for corporate earnings estimates, economic data, fixed income analysis, M&A, private equity, director dealings, market valuation metrics, and more.
- Regions: Europe
- Authors: Amitesh Kumar
- Products: Datastream, ThomsonONE.com Investment Banking
- Keywords: bonds, capital markets, earnings, economics, equities, fixed income, M&A, valuation
- Download full report
Germany: Sailing Into Sustainable Growth
Key Survey Shows German H2 2010 Growth Largely on Course- 27-Oct-2010
As it is widely believed that Europe usually follows the US (which is seeing signs of slowing), the sustainability of Eurozone growth in H2 2010 remains a big question — and the German economy may hold the answer. This study analyzes quarterly readings in the Ifo Business Climate Index, a widely watched indicator of the Germany economy, to gauge the H2 2010 outlook. Herein, we show which index component measures correspond well with the real economy, and we also examine recent readings on some major real economic indicators to determine factors driving the outlook.
- Regions: Europe, Germany
- Authors: Amitesh Kumar
- Products: Datastream
- Keywords: economics, GDP
- Download full report
European Market Commentary
Full-Year 2010 DJ Stoxx 600 Earnings Outlook Continues to Improve, Suggesting Solid H2- 15-Oct-2010
Europe Market Commentary, published fortnightly, recaps and reviews recent European economic and financial markets action. It compiles the latest data and cross-content insights of Thomson Reuters' market experts, highlighting key activity of the previous two weeks, and previewing noteworthy developments for the coming fortnight - for corporate earnings estimates, economic data, fixed income analysis, M&A, private equity, director dealings, market valuation metrics, and more.
- Regions: Europe
- Authors: Amitesh Kumar
- Products: Datastream, Thomson ONE Investment Management, ThomsonONE.com Investment Banking
- Keywords: bonds, capital markets, earnings, economics, equities, fixed income, fundamentals, M&A, valuation
- Download full report
US Top Lines Set to Track Overseas Exposure
Developing Markets: A Key to Revenue Generation- 05-Oct-2010
Developing economies, especially in Asia and Latin America, continue to boast healthier growth forecasts compared to the anemic US growth outlook. Companies with high exposure to these fast-growing economies are positioned to benefit. This study analyzes the 2010 sales estimates of the S&P 500 based on their domestic vs. overseas revenue generation.
- Regions: Global, United States
- Authors: Amitesh Kumar
- Products: Datastream
- Keywords: economics, equities, GDP, revenues, S&P 500
- Download full report
European Market Commentary
Q3 2010 Earnings Reports Start on a Mixed Note- 01-Oct-2010
Europe Market Commentary, published fortnightly, recaps and reviews recent European economic and financial markets action. It compiles the latest data and cross-content insights of Thomson Reuters' market experts, highlighting key activity of the previous two weeks, and previewing noteworthy developments for the coming fortnight - for corporate earnings estimates, economic data, fixed income analysis, M&A, private equity, director dealings, market valuation metrics, and more.
- Regions: Europe
- Authors: Amitesh Kumar
- Products: Datastream, ThomsonONE.com Investment Banking
- Keywords: capital markets, earnings, economics, fixed income, fundamentals, guidance, private equity, valuation
- Download full report
MORE REPORTS
bonds
- European Market Commentary
Basic Materials And Oil & Gas Likely To Drive European Earnings In 2011 - 18-Mar-2011
- Download full report
- European Market Commentary
European Earnings Estimates Favor Basic Materials and Technology in Q1 2011 - 04-Mar-2011
- Download full report
- European Market Commentary
The Number of Companies Missing Q4 Expectations Is Outpacing Those Beating Expectations - 18-Feb-2011
- Download full report
budget deficit
- The Rain in Spain Remains on the Plain, Not in the Banks
Despite the Noise, 75% of Spain's Banking System Is Sound - 27-Jan-2011
- Download full report
- Installing Shock-Absorbers in the Eurozone
The Case for Government-Sponsored Enterprises - 02-Dec-2010
- Download full report
- Greek Banks: Sovereign Debt Woes Continue
Key Medium-Term Deterrents: Weaker Economy and Risk Aversion - 20-Sep-2010
- Download full report
capital markets
- European Market Commentary
The Number of Companies Missing Q4 Expectations Is Outpacing Those Beating Expectations - 18-Feb-2011
- Download full report
- European Market Commentary
Mid-Earnings-Season Presents Mixed Picture; Oil & Gas and Financials Take Center Stage - 04-Feb-2011
- Download full report
- European Market Commentary
Healthy Earnings Expected in Q4 2010; Consumers and Energy to Drive Growth - 09-Dec-2010
- Download full report
commodities
- Gold and Silver: What a Pair!
Analyzing Gold/Silver Ratio to Identify Pairs Trading Opportunities - 10-Mar-2011
- Download full report
- Gold: A Commodity Play or Safe Haven?
Analyzing Gold's Performance Versus Other Metals and Gold Equities - 07-Mar-2011
- Download full report
- Tracking Crack Spreads
Metric Suggests Gains Ahead for Oil Refining Equities - 16-Feb-2011
- Download full report
currency
- Top Lines May Brighten on Eastern Exposure
Chinese RMB De-Peg: Implications for American and European Companies - 19-Aug-2010
- Download full report
- European Market Commentary
Consumer Sectors Continue to Beat Estimates, Earnings Jump from Previous Year - 28-May-2010
- Download full report
- European Market Commentary
Two-Thirds of Companies Beat Analysts’ Estimates; Consumer & Materials Sectors Surge - 14-May-2010
- Download full report
employment
equities
- Earnings Surprise Forecast
Predicted Surprises for Q3 2011 -- North America - 06-Oct-2011
- Download full report
ESG
- China's Rising Resource Consumption
Implications and Opportunities for Utilities - 31-Aug-2010
- Download full report
fixed income
- European Market Commentary
Basic Materials And Oil & Gas Likely To Drive European Earnings In 2011 - 18-Mar-2011
- Download full report
- European Market Commentary
European Earnings Estimates Favor Basic Materials and Technology in Q1 2011 - 04-Mar-2011
- Download full report
- European Market Commentary
The Number of Companies Missing Q4 Expectations Is Outpacing Those Beating Expectations - 18-Feb-2011
- Download full report
foreign exchange
- Top Lines May Brighten on Eastern Exposure
Chinese RMB De-Peg: Implications for American and European Companies - 19-Aug-2010
- Download full report
- European Market Commentary
Two-Thirds of Companies Beat Analysts’ Estimates; Consumer & Materials Sectors Surge - 14-May-2010
- Download full report
- European Market Commentary
Europe Expected to Return to Growth in 2010 - 19-Mar-2010
- Download full report
fundamentals
- Concentration vs. Diversification
Single- vs. Multi-Line Businesses: Which Sport the Better Bottom Line? - 09-Dec-2010
- Download full report
GDP
- The Rain in Spain Remains on the Plain, Not in the Banks
Despite the Noise, 75% of Spain's Banking System Is Sound - 27-Jan-2011
- Download full report
- Germany: Sailing Into Sustainable Growth
Key Survey Shows German H2 2010 Growth Largely on Course - 27-Oct-2010
- Download full report
- US Top Lines Set to Track Overseas Exposure
Developing Markets: A Key to Revenue Generation - 05-Oct-2010
- Download full report
gold
- Gold and Silver: What a Pair!
Analyzing Gold/Silver Ratio to Identify Pairs Trading Opportunities - 10-Mar-2011
- Download full report
- Gold: A Commodity Play or Safe Haven?
Analyzing Gold's Performance Versus Other Metals and Gold Equities - 07-Mar-2011
- Download full report
interest rates
- European Market Commentary
The Number of Companies Missing Q4 Expectations Is Outpacing Those Beating Expectations - 18-Feb-2011
- Download full report
- European Market Commentary
Decent Earnings Expected in Q4 2010; Consumers and Energy to Drive Growth - 21-Jan-2011
- Download full report
- Playing Inflation Hedges: US TIPS vs. Other Assets
Analyzing Performance of TIPS, Equities, and Commodities - 28-Dec-2010
- Download full report
M&A
- European Market Commentary
Basic Materials And Oil & Gas Likely To Drive European Earnings In 2011 - 18-Mar-2011
- Download full report
- European Market Commentary
European Earnings Estimates Favor Basic Materials and Technology in Q1 2011 - 04-Mar-2011
- Download full report
- European Market Commentary
The Number of Companies Missing Q4 Expectations Is Outpacing Those Beating Expectations - 18-Feb-2011
- Download full report
oil
- Tracking Crack Spreads
Metric Suggests Gains Ahead for Oil Refining Equities - 16-Feb-2011
- Download full report
private equity
- European Market Commentary
Q3 2010 Earnings Reports Start on a Mixed Note - 01-Oct-2010
- Download full report
- European Market Commentary
Europe Expected to Return to Growth in 2010 - 19-Mar-2010
- Download full report
real_estate
same store sales
- April Same Store Sales Review
Retailers Have Egg on Their Face Following the Easter Holiday - 03-May-2012
- Download full report
- April Same Store Sales Preview
The Easter Bunny Hops Off Into the Sunset and Retailers See Sales Growth Rates Slow - 02-May-2012
- Download full report
- Thomson Reuters Same Store Sales March Review
Warm Weather and Easter Sales Generate Strong March Comps - 05-Apr-2012
- Download full report
sentiment
- The Rain in Spain Remains on the Plain, Not in the Banks
Despite the Noise, 75% of Spain's Banking System Is Sound - 27-Jan-2011
- Download full report