EconomPics of the Week (9/6/08)

GDP
Q2 Economy vs. "Similar" 3% - 3.5% Quarters...
Nominal vs. Real GDP: Why the GDP Deflator Overstates Inflation
GDP ex Import Inflator: Third Straight Quarter of Negative Growth

Politics
Income Growth / Equality by Presidential Party
Global Equity Performance Through August
Convention Speech Viewership

Asset Class Returns
Global Equity Performance Through August
August Hedge Fund Returns.... Where's the Alpha?
Is this Just a Depiction of Flight to Quality?

Economic Releases
August Unemployment Soars to 6.1%: Less Employed i...
Retail Sales (August)
"Asia-based" Autos Up to Almost 50% of U.S. Market...
Emergency Unemployment Compensation - 8/16
ISM Services (August)

Oil
Global Imports / Exports of Oil
Oil Trades Down Near 4 1/2 Month Low

Other
Bonds Sure Look Cheap...
U.S. vs. U.K.: Relative Use of "Liquidity" Facilities
"Rich Man's Burden"