Economics were back on the front burner today as the Empire Manufacturing Index came out VERY soft. It was estimated that it would increase to 24 from 23.51. The actual number was disappointing 2.55. (Yes the decimal is in the correct place) This is showing an almost stoppage of production in the region as opposed [...] Related posts: This is what inflation looks like…. Leading Indicators – Less Good…. Video: The #1 Predictor of Inflation or Deflation