foreseechange
forecasting and futures consultants
techniques for forecasting and market analysis
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foreseechange provides accurate and insightful forecasts. We use advanced forecasting models, specified on the basis of our research into how markets actually work.
foreseechange was established in 2000 by Charlie Nelson.
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Consumer Pulse Analytics
Australian consumers have received several economic and psychological shocks over the past nine months. As would be expected, discretionary spending growth has slowed. Retailers and their suppliers are feeling the pain.
But despite all the shocks, consumers are still spending more money than at the same time last year.
Furthermore, it is only some consumer segments which have cut back – other segments are spending the same and some are spending more.
Our big spenders research identifies and tracks the most attractive consumer segments to enable adaptive targeting.
Our consumer spending prospects indicators provide a guide to future consumer spending in various categories
An essential guide for planning and risk management
Economic and demographic forecasts. Tune into the wisdom of the masses. Track social, attitudinal, and workforce trends. How should investment portfolios be adapted given recent shocks in financial markets? Scenarios for fuel prices.
2007 Australian Corporate Social Responsibility Study
Index of Consumer Sentiment Misleads
But Consumer Pulse® provides a good indicator of discretionary consumer spending (pdf file)
Tracking the drivers and measures of consumer spending growth in Australia
Tracking surveys of ability and willingness to spend, expected interest rate and house price movements.
Why August 2008 figures may not be a good guide to future consumer spending growth.
A magazine about forecasting and future trends for business leaders - produced by foreseechange
In the current issue: should retailers fear the federal election? Victoria hit by sudden climate change.
"[Charlie] Nelson is one of Australia's most respected forecasters of consumer behaviour and spending patterns. Why is he respected? Because most of his forecasts come true"
Neil Shoebridge, Business Review Weekly, November 13-19, 2003, page 62.