Robert Johnson, CFA
Robert Johnson, CFA, is director of economic analysis for Morningstar.
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Under the Surface, a Ho-Hum April for Employment
More than a million nonseasonally adjusted new jobs is actually nothing special, and the quality of the gains was quite poor.
First-Quarter GDP Curse Continues
Economic growth fell short, but it could have been worse.
Europe Gaining Ground on U.S. Growth Rates
U.S. GDP is looking ugly in the short run, while Europe is making a comeback against the odds.
Falling Real Wage Growth Could Pose Big Problems
Rising inflation and stagnant wage growth are combining to reduce consumer spending power.