Economy
Inflation — the overall upward movement of prices of goods and services — has definitely been more tame. At 3.2% in February, inflation (based on consumer price index change) is far lower than...
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The U.S. economy is a massive aggregation of moving parts, some in plain sight and some hidden from view. The average citizen feels like they have very little control over such an enormous system,...
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The consumer price index (CPI) for February was higher than expected, partly because motor vehicle insurance was up sharply.
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After a period of share inflation, during which the Federal Reserve raised rates to tame it, the central bank may have accomplished its goal. Inflation needed to come down to 2%, the Fed said, for...
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The cost of living in America can vary widely from city to city. The coastal cities are usually the most expensive based on income and cost of living. New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco are...
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A recent analysis reveals that the states people moved away from most in 2023 were New Jersey and Illinois.
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Since the mid-1700s, America has had a string of enemies that have run from England to Germany during the two world wars, to Japan in World War II, and to Russia during the post-war period until the...
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The Census puts out a report that covers US population growth from year to year. Each year ends based on a July 31 fiscal. The latest version is titled “U.S. Population Trends Return to...
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The total number of members of the House of Representatives was set at 435 in 1911. The figure moves up or down by state based on population. Every ten years, the Census releases the resident count...
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What is “liveability”? According to The Economist Intelligence Unit, it is a blend of the stability of government and business, strong and reliable infrastructure, schools and healthcare, culture...
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The problem of homelessness in America got worse, as it rose 12% from last year, according to a new study released by HUD, to 653,000. According to The Wall Street Journal, the figures marked the...
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Consumer price index reaction is mixed, while falling oil and gasoline prices offer some relief to American consumers.
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Some of the largest cities in developed nations have reputations for a high cost of living. This is certainly true in the US. New York, LA, and San Francisco are notorious for the expense of housing,...
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released its report on THE EMPLOYMENT SITUATION — November 2023, showing a strong job market, which was better than most expectations. The economy added...
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Living in the heart of the city is what millions of people fantasize about. You’re close to the action so it feels like there’s always something to do. You never feel bored which can be...
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