Epher Quotes

Without the shepherd's dog, the whole of the open mountainous land in Scotland would not be worth a sixpence. - James Hogg

Without a shepherd, sheep are not a flock. - Russian Proverb

With unemployment set to breach 6 percent over the next few months, people's view of the current economy is bound to deteriorate... But expectations are what matter for spending, and at this level the numbers suggest consumers spending will rise, albeit not rapidly. - Ian Shepherdson

With three sub-300,000 numbers in the past four weeks, it is beginning to look as though there has been some real improvement in the labor markets this year. - Ian Shepherdson

With the Texas Teacher of the Year (Karen Shepherd of Plano Senior High School) right here in Plano ISD, a Texas theme is most appropriate. - Karla Oliver

With the fastest productivity growth and biggest drop in unit labor costs in seven years, the numbers are certainly worth shouting about, but as yet we are far from convinced that much of the improvement is structural. Mr. Greenspan is of the same view, which is why rates are going up no matter what happens to productivity growth. - Ian Shepherdson

With productivity likely to slow a bit further, there is little room for maneuver. In short, good news today but not enough alone to change the outlook. - Ian Shepherdson

With gas prices still falling, there is every chance that next month will see confidence returning to its summer levels or even hitting new highs, signaling strong spending in [the first quarter]. - Ian Shepherdson

With all the chocolate companies out there. It is quite an honor to have someone whose entire business is centered on taste and style to pick your product to represent their company as a Christmas gift. - Jeff Shepherd

With [manufacturing] activity clearly accelerating...it is hard to see [Monday's ISM] report as anything but bad news for Treasuries and yet more evidence of the need for tighter policy. - Ian Shepherdson