The GDP Nowcast model forecast for real GDP growth (seasonally adjusted annual rate) in the second quarter of 2017 is 3.7 percent on May 26, down from 4.1 percent on May 16. Track this website to keep current on the Fed's current GDP forecasts.
George Friedman, founder and Chairman of Geopolitical Futures, published his outlook on the threat of North Korea and the potential of America's imminent response. Prior to Geopolitical Futures, Friedman founded Stratfor, a highly respected private intelligence and forecasting company. Here, he provides insight you may not be hearing elsewhere.
South Dakota Investment Council announced a secondary market purchase of additional funds into the Blackstone Energy Partners II LP. This is in addition to their initial investment at the fund's inception. Energy Partners LP II specializes in buyout investments in energy and natural resources sector. The fund seeks to make control and control-oriented investments or majority stake in its portfolio companies.
