Editor's Note: Below is a brief excerpt and chart from today's Early Look written by Hedgeye CEO Keith McCullough. Click here to learn more.

"... Sure, a growth bull might say “but, the consumer and housing are still strong parts of the US economy”… but a gentlemanly rate of change person like me would correct them by reminding them that rates of change continue to slow from their respective cycle peaks.

 

On economic cycle matters, saying things are “good” or “bad” means absolutely nothing to us; measuring and mapping whether things are getting better or worse is what matters most. We’re very reasonable and tolerant about all 2nd derivative debates."

CHART OF THE DAY: Past Peak Income & Consumption Growth - 03.29.16 chart