The TPSI (1000 Point Strength Index) is the most comprehensive and precise market measurement tool of its kind. The US Economic TPSI, only one of numerous TPSIs developed, is based on hundreds of indicators and calculations via Competitive Analytics' proprietary econometric model.

1. US National Economic
TPSI 1000 Point Strength Index
powered by Competitive Analytics and DECIPHER SOFTWARE
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2. “The only thing we learn from history
is that we learn nothing from history.”
Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel (1770 – 1831)
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3. TPSI Chart 1
Long Term 90 Year Trend
January 1921 to January 2011
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5. Observations for TPSI Chart 1
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6. Observations for TPSI Chart 1
1. Like any trend that can be observed and measured in the world, the US economy
travels through “enantiodromia-centric cycles” that are perpetually characterized by
sharp “V” shapes (i.e. robust growth and expansion) followed by “inverted V” shapes
(i.e. deceleration and contraction).
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7. Observations for TPSI Chart 1
1. Like any trend that can be observed and measured in the world, the US economy
travels through “enantiodromia-centric cycles” that are perpetually characterized by
sharp “V” shapes (i.e. robust growth and expansion) followed by “inverted V” shapes
(i.e. deceleration and contraction).
2. Seldom do we ever “self-correct” and gain the discipline and wisdom to grow at
sustainable levels. Without exception, thousands of years of market evidence proves
we instinctually shoot well above equilibrium levels (then below) by significant margins.
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8. Observations for TPSI Chart 1
1. Like any trend that can be observed and measured in the world, the US economy
travels through “enantiodromia-centric cycles” that are perpetually characterized by
sharp “V” shapes (i.e. robust growth and expansion) followed by “inverted V” shapes
(i.e. deceleration and contraction).
2. Seldom do we ever “self-correct” and gain the discipline and wisdom to grow at
sustainable levels. Without exception, thousands of years of market evidence proves
we instinctually shoot well above equilibrium levels (then below) by significant margins.
3. A TPSI of 500.0 represents this normalized equilibrium level - in other words, the
eventual “gravitational pull” back to sustainable growth levels.
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9. Observations for TPSI Chart 1
1. Like any trend that can be observed and measured in the world, the US economy
travels through “enantiodromia-centric cycles” that are perpetually characterized by
sharp “V” shapes (i.e. robust growth and expansion) followed by “inverted V” shapes
(i.e. deceleration and contraction).
2. Seldom do we ever “self-correct” and gain the discipline and wisdom to grow at
sustainable levels. Without exception, thousands of years of market evidence proves
we instinctually shoot well above equilibrium levels (then below) by significant margins.
3. A TPSI of 500.0 represents this normalized equilibrium level - in other words, the
eventual “gravitational pull” back to sustainable growth levels.
4. Thus, TPSI analyses focuses on the “reversion to the mean” - which is not just a
mathematical paradigm or economic theory, but also an “archetypal constant” built on
thousands of years of philosophy, psychology, socio-economics, and physics.
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10. TPSI Chart 2
Intermediate 9 Year Term Trend
January 2002 to January 2011
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12. Observations for TPSI Chart 2
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13. Observations for TPSI Chart 2
1. During January 2011, US economic strength decreased slightly by 0.8 TPSI points to
423.6 (from December’s US TPSI level of 424.4).
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14. Observations for TPSI Chart 2
1. During January 2011, US economic strength decreased slightly by 0.8 TPSI points to
423.6 (from December’s US TPSI level of 424.4).
2. For the prior 12 months, the US Economy has been experiencing what we call a
“schizophrenic subcycle” or perhaps just simply a “stalling cycle.” Based on
hundreds of macro and micro economic drivers, the US economy has not realized
clear signs of a recovery (bad news) nor realized any clear statistical indication of a
double-dip recession (good news).
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15. Observations for TPSI Chart 2
1. During January 2011, US economic strength decreased slightly by 0.8 TPSI points to
423.6 (from December’s US TPSI level of 424.4).
2. For the prior 12 months, the US Economy has been experiencing what we call a
“schizophrenic subcycle” or perhaps just simply a “stalling cycle.” Based on
hundreds of macro and micro economic drivers, the US economy has not realized
clear signs of a recovery (bad news) nor realized any clear statistical indication of a
double-dip recession (good news).
3. The prior two charts of our National Economic TPSI is an excellent leading indicator
for numerous industries and organizations. Customized TPSI models designed for
specific organizations will have a high correlation with industry and organizational
performance. Consequently, upward and downward trends in TPSIs should be
perpetually tracked as part of forward-looking strategic and tactical plans.
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16. By The Chart: US Economic Conditions Since Jan. 2009
30 Equilibrium 500
Month Over Month TPSI Growth
Stalling Subcycle
from March 2010
15 425
TPSI
0 350
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ove 9 T
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01.09 04.09 07.09 10.09 01.10 04.10 07.10 10.10 01.11 04.11
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17. By The Numbers: US Economic Conditions Since Jan. 2009
Month TPSI G Month TPSI G Month TPSI G
January 2009 257.2 -16.0 January 2010 375.0 13.9 January 2011 423.6 -0.8
February 2009 251.5 -5.7 February 2010 402.9 27.9 February 2011 420.5 -3.1 est.
March 2009 250.6 -0.9 March 2010 432.5 29.6 March 2011 425.5 5.0 est.
April 2009 257.5 6.9 April 2010 432.6 0.1 April 2011 430.2 4.7 est.
May 2009 270.0 12.5 May 2010 417.8 -14.8
June 2009 266.5 -3.5 June 2010 417.1 -0.7
July 2009 282.4 15.9 July 2010 403.6 -13.5
August 2009 297.4 15.0 August 2010 411.7 8.1
September 2009 314.9 17.5 September 2010 417.6 5.9
October 2009 328.3 13.4 October 2010 412.3 -5.3
November 2009 344.0 15.7 November 2010 417.5 5.2
December 2009 361.1 17.1 December 2010 424.4 6.9
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