Friday, December 28, 2012

Two Signs That Deflation is Far From Over

Two Signs That Deflation is Far From Over
 

A key economic index turns south
By Elliott Wave International


The Producer Price Index decline is happening in tandem with a notable reversal in consumer sentiment. The Federal Reserve's machinations -- which includes the Dec. 12 announcement of $45-billion in monthly Treasury bond purchases -- will not stave off a developing deflationary trend. How much farther does the economic cycle have to go before it reaches the bottom? Read more.