by Calculated Risk on 10/30/2006 12:07:00 PM

Professor Kash Mansori of Angry Bear has his own blog: The Street Light.

Today, Kash looks at how the previous 'soft landing' was being reported in 2000. A few excerpts:

September 18, 2000
The Wall Street Journal
Economic Data Continue to Augur Soft Landing:

November 27, 2000
Business Week
This Political Shock Won't Upset the Soft Landing: THE FED SEEMS CONTENT that the slowdown is leading toward the desired soft landing, although policymakers are still not convinced that the threat of rising inflation is abating.

A nice review. Enjoy!