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Select Forecasts of Key Economic Statistics Quarterly Estimates   Est. 4Q/1Q 2005 GDP % Change Est. 4Q/1Q 2005 Unemployment Rate % Est. Fed Funds Rate 12.31.05/6.30.06 Est. 10-Year Treasury 12.31.05/6.30.06 Next Release Date 10/28/2005 11/4/2005 - - ABN Amro - S. Ricchiuto 2.8/3.8 5.1/4.9 4.25/4.50 4.60/4.60 Argus Research - R. Yamarone 2.7/3.1 4.9/4.7 4.25/4.75 4.50/4.95 Barclays Capital - D. Maki 4.0/3.5 4.9/4.8 4.25/4.75 4.50/4.55 Cantor Fitzgerald - J. Herrmann 3.1/3.2 5.2/5.1 4.25/4.75 4.37/4.70 Claymore Investments - B. Wesbury 5.0/4.3 4.9/4.8 4.25/5.00 5.00/5.90 Conference Board - K. Goldstein 1.1/2.1 5.3/5.3 4.00/4.00 4.40/4.50 CSFB - N. Soss 4.0/3.7 5.0/5.0 4.25/4.75 4.50/4.70 FTN Financial - C. Low 3.8/3.9 n/a 4.25/4.25 4.40/4.80 Goldman Sachs - E. McKelvey 2.5/3.5 5.0/4.9 4.25/5.00 4.40/5.00 J.P. Morgan - J. Nazareth 2.5/3.5 5.0/4.9 4.25/4.50 4.75/5.20 MFR - J. Shapiro 2.8/3.2 4.9/4.9 4.25/5.00 4.50/5.00 Northern Trust - P. Kasriel 2.6/3.5 5.1/5.1 4.25/4.50 4.45/4.50 Wells Capital Management - G. Schlossberg 2.2/3.2 5.1/5.2 4.00/4.75 4.50/4.70 Averages 3.0/3.4 5.0/5.0 4.21/4.65 4.53/4.85 Previous Month Averages 3.0/n/a 5.0/n/a 4.13/4.46 5.06/5.15   Monthly Estimates   Est. 10/05 University of Michigan Confidence Index Est. 9/05 Producer Price Index Est. 9/05 Housing Starts Est. 9/05 Leading Indicators Next Release Date 10/14/2005 10/18/2005 10/19/2005 10/21/2005 Banc America Securities 80.0 1.1 2,000 -0.4 Cantor Fitzgerald 78.7 1.1 1,940 -0.5 Claymore Investments n/a 0.8 2,000 -0.2 CSFB 80.0 0.8 1,950 -0.3 JP Morgan 80.0 0.2 1,950 -0.2 Lehman Brothers 84.0 0.1 1,900 n/a Merrill Lynch 78.0 2.8 1,980 -1.0 Morgan Stanley n/a 1.6 1,900 -0.5 Morgan Keegan n/a 1.3 1,891 -0.9 Averages 80.1 1.1 1,946 -0.5   Printable Version   E-mail this article IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER, PLEASE READ: The Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle ("Seattle Bank") publishes What Counts for educational and promotional purposes only. The data and analysis presented are based upon information obtained from sources that we consider reliable. The opinions expressed represent the current opinions of our staff and are subject to change without notice. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy or completeness of any information, analysis, or opinions presented. No part of this newsletter may be reproduced in any manner without the written permission of the Seattle Bank. The Seattle Bank, its employees, agents, and contractors are not registered investment advisors, financial advisors, or broker dealers, and they are not acting in a fiduciary capacity. The information contained in this newsletter does not constitute a recommendation, offer to sell, or solicitation of an offer to purchase any particular investments or products, including without limitation securities of any companies discussed, and it should not be construed as such. It is the reader’s responsibility to evaluate the suitability, risks, and merits of any investment, funding strategy, or business proposal presented in this newsletter. Newsletter content is for our readers' informational purposes only. Please refer to our Terms of Use for details.