The other D-word Nov 21, 2009
But much of that was spurred by public spending; domestic demand was still weak and the domestic-demand deflator (a measure of inflation excluding effects related to import and export prices) was at its lowest level in more than 50 years, according to Lombard Street Research, an economic consultancy. It is not only the BoJ that needs to do more to combat deflation, however. (The Economist)
Japan May Declare Economy Is in Deflation, Boosting Bonds, Citigroup Says Nov 19, 2009
The domestic demand deflator, a measure of prices that excludes imports, fell the most since 1958, Cabinet Office figures showed this week. Should the BOJ take additional monetary easing measures, long-term may fall to about 1 percent, Sano said. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Ten-Year Government Bonds Rise a Sixth Day on Signs of Deepening Deflation Nov 17, 2009
The domestic demand deflator fell 2. 6 percent in the third quarter from a year earlier, Cabinet Office figures showed yesterday in Tokyo. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Japan Extra Stimulus Likely, GDP Fails to Convince Nov 16, 2009
The government is likely to declare on Friday the economy has returned to deflation, the Nikkei newspaper reported, as the domestic demand deflator fell 2. 6 percent in the third quarter from a year earlier, the largest drop in 51 years. (ABC News -- Business)
Ellensburg property taxes raised by 1 percent Nov 14, 2009
According to City Finance Director Ade Ariwoola, for the first time he can remember, the city s implicit price deflator, or IPD, came in negative for 2009. That means the growth, instead of increasing by, say, half a percent, actually decreased, Ariwoola said. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
U.S. Economy Probably Grew as Stimulus Took Hold, Helping End Recession Oct 25, 2009
5% PCE Deflator YOY% 10/30 Sept. -0. 5% -0. (Bloomberg -- US)
Running out of road Sep 30, 2009
The first sub-theory involves the actual calculation of "real" gross domestic product (GDP) growth; trained economists will tell you quickly that virtually no other economic indicator can be as manipulated because it is easy to overstate nominal GDP changes just as it is to understate the "price deflator" element. Combine the two and you can make "real GDP" do pretty much anything you want it to do. (Asia Times Online)
Consumer Spending in U.S. Probably Decelerated in July as Payrolls Dropped Aug 23, 2009
2% PCE Deflator YOY% 8/28 July -0. 4% -0. (Bloomberg)
Japans Q2 GDP up 0.9% Aug 18, 2009
The GDP deflator rose 0 ... The domestic demand deflator fell 1. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Japan pulls out of recession, but outlook shaky Aug 17, 2009
The April-June data also showed that the domestic demand deflator, an indicator of price trends, fell 1. 7 percent from the same period a year earlier, faster than a 1. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Public Information Notice: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2009 Article IV Consultation with the Republic of Korea Aug 10, 2009
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Behind the GDP Numbers Aug 1, 2009
Meanwhile, the key deflator readings (+0. 2% for overall GDP and +2. (BusinessWeek)
Surprise fall in May retail sales Jun 19, 2009
The retail sales deflator, which measures the effect of price rises, rose by 0. 4 per cent in May after easing in April. (FT.com -- Markets)
The Conference Board(R) France Business Cycle Indicators(SM) May 20, 2009
The negative contributors to the index-- beginning with the largest negative contributor-- are inverted new unemployment claims, the stock price index, industrial new orders, and the ratio of the deflator of manufacturing value added to unit labor cost for manufacturing. Building permits* (residential) remained unchanged in March. (PR Newswire)
Markets Idle After Housing May 20, 2009
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New lease of life in undertaking May 19, 2009
maybe it is greener on the other side. Illustration: Rocco Fazzari. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Which green shootswill wilt first? May 13, 2009
9%, the same level as the recently announced first-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) deflator, and the federal budget deficit averaged a mere 2. 3% of GDP, the 10-year Treasury yield averaged 6. (Asia Times Online)
The correct recovery paradigm May 6, 2009
The first quarter gross domestic product (GDP) deflator came in contrary to expectations of deflation at a 2. 9% rise, while 10-year Treasury bond yields have now broken decisively above 3. (Asia Times Online)
New Zealand's Economy Shrank 0.9% Last Quarter as Housing Market Unraveled Mar 27, 2009
The GDP deflator, a measure of prices, rose 4. 8 percent in the year ended Dec 31. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Press Release: IMF Executive Board Approves US$195.5 Million Disbursement to the Democratic Republic of the Congo Under the Exogenous Shocks Facility Mar 13, 2009
Press Release: IMF Executive Board Approves US$195. 5 Million Disbursement to the Democratic Republic of the Congo Under the Exogenous Shocks Facility. (IMF News)
FOXBusiness: Even Warren Buffett Hit by Downturn Mar 1, 2009
(There's something called the implicit price deflator which is a calculation using the two, but we'll spare you the details. . (Fox News)
Public Information Notice: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2008 Article IV Consultation withBolivia Feb 9, 2009
Public Information Notice: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2008 Article IV Consultation with Bolivia. Free Email Notification. (IMF News)
