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Signs of Future Growth After Tough First Half - Alliance Bernstein

Posted by Michael J. O'Connor | CWS®, Vice President Investments

July 11, 2011

Money manager Alliance Bernstein discusses slower than expected growth during the first half of the year and makes a prediction for the coming second half. "US economic growth fell short of our forecast in the first half, owing to unexpected weakness in construction and defense, a spike in energy prices and supply disruptions. We expect faster growth in the second half, driven by gains in auto output and strong liquidity flows - if job markets gain traction."

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Alliance Bernstein Asks "How Will Shocks from Abroad Affect the US?"

March 22, 2011
"Rising oil prices and the disaster in Japan have added new risks to the global economy in 2011. We have not yet changed our forecast for US growth of 3.8% this year. But we're watching closely for signs of higher energy prices eroding consumer spending, and monitoring the potential disruption on US manufacturing if supply chains from Japan face prolonged downtime." Joseph G. Carson, US Economist and Director - Global Economic Research at Alliance Bernstein revisits Alliance Bernstein's 2011 forecast in consideration of recent events. Download Full Commmentary Here Get Free Research Reports about AllianceBernstein LP [+] Read More

Alliance Bernstein Says US Must Woo Multinationals

November 18, 2010
In recent months, several major multinational companies announced plans to boost investment in the US. We think these moves may mark the start of a shift in global investment, production and trade patterns. But more incentives are needed to attract multinational manufacturing to the US, which could go a long way toward reducing the trade deficit. Download Full Commmentary Here Get Free Research Reports about AllianceBernstein LP [+] Read More

Alliance Bernstein Compares This Recovery To Past Recoveries

August 11, 2010
The US economic rebound has been relatively modest, in contrast with previous recoveries from deep recessions. Although the initial stage of recovery was sparked by a new mix of growth drivers, led by exports, we believe that a sustainable cycle will require broader contributions from domestic sectors as well. Download Full Commmentary Here Get Free Research Reports about AllianceBernstein LP [+] Read More

Alliance Bernstein - Capital Markets Outlook, Winter 2009

February 24, 2010
Alliance believes that the world economy continues to rebound from the widespread recession, and that global growth in 2010 should approach 3.5 percent. They see government stimulus packages continuing to bolster the rebound, consumption continuing to improve, the trend in global manufacturing is positive, and the weak dollar is doing its job and rebalancing capital flows and trade. Download Full Commmentary Here Get Free Research Reports about AllianceBernstein LP [+] Read More

Alliance Bernstein - Capital Markets Outlook

December 14, 2009
The economy is showing more evidence that the recovery is gaining traction. Credit markets are continuing to heal and global stimulus is still only partially deployed. A rebound in manufacturing and industrial production, as well as a decrease in the number of job losses, leads Alliance to believe that increased growth will continue for the remainder of this year and into 2010. Download Full Commmentary Here Get Free Research Reports about AllianceBernstein LP [+] Read More
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