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As John Lonski of Moody's Analytics notes, the last three recessions occurred after jobless claims posted significant year-on-year gains.

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Century bond spreads tend to move closely with long-term Treasurys, so as long as the 30-year bond yield stays under 4%, investor appetite for century bonds will stay strong, said John Lonski , chief economist for Moody's Analytics.

Sales of the Century Pick Up With Treasury Yields so Low Nicole Hong 2011

Indeed, John Lonski , chief economist at Moody's Capital Markets, points out that during the last two economic expansions, high-yield spreads continued to tighten three to four years after the Federal Reserve began raising interest rates.

Caution in the Junkyard Kelly Evans 2011

"It is imperative for financial markets and for the economy that we avoid another upward trend," Mr. Lonski says.

Deciphering Jobless Claims' Mixed Messages Kelly Evans 2011

John Lonski , chief economist at Moody's Capital Markets, noted that following the 1981-82 recession, work-force-adjusted payrolls rose by as much as 579,000 new jobs a month, on average.

Slow Growth Doesn't Mean a Fast Fed David Reilly 2011

So long as leading indicators like factory operating rates keep improving, the default rate should fall below 2.4% by year-end, says Mr. Lonski.

Caution in the Junkyard Kelly Evans 2011

"There's been progress, but this is not enough to constitute a satisfactory resolution" of the debt crisis, said John Lonski , chief economist for Moody's Analytics' Capital Markets Research Group.

EU Summit Doesn't Boost Euro's Outlook Javier E. David 2011

"There's been progress, but this is not enough to constitute a satisfactory resolution" of the debt crisis, said John Lonski, chief economist for Moody's Analytics' Capital Markets Research Group.

Investors Brace for Bank Verdict on EU Plan Stephen Fidler 2011

"This doesn't paint a pretty picture for household net worth and it worsens the outlook for consumer spending," says John Lonski , chief economist at Moody's Analytics.

As the U.S. Economy Stumbles, Can Fed Save Markets? Kelly Evans 2011

For the U.S., the rebuilding will likely prompt the Japanese government to sell some of its holdings in U.S. Treasuries to finance the reconstruction, says John Lonski, chief economist of Moody's Capital Markets Group.

Quake's economic effects likely short-term 2011