Another Growth Scare

The latest batch of labor market indicators has caused a temporary “growth scare,” in our opinion. Concerns that economic growth is slowing have convinced the markets that the Fed will open up the easing spigots and cut the federal funds rate by more than we expect. … Previous peaks in the yield-curve spread suggest that the bond yield is close to bottoming. … There were bright spots in the employment report too: The payroll and household surveys weren’t all that bad. … And: Dr. Ed reviews “Reagan” with one star for the movie but three stars for the man.