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How hides, tallow and rosin can help us understand where the economy is headed

Mar 14, 2023
An explanation of the CRB raw industrials spot price index, a “predictor” of macroeconomic trends.
Tannery students process the washed rawhide of a cow. Today, animal hides are used in the production of some food products, like wine.
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Chicago PMI shows signs of slowing economy

Oct 1, 2019
One of the economy's warning lights just switched on.
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Alternative Indicator: The Well-Being Index

Sep 29, 2010
How many people do you have to poll to accurately evaluate a country's well-being? The answer, according to polling giants Gallup and disease man...