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Chris Lange | Jun 25, 2020 at 10:16 AM EDT

Q1 GDP Fails to Impress or Surprise

The U.S. economy shrank by 5% during the first quarter, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Paul Ausick | Jun 24, 2020 at 8:10 AM EDT

White Supremacy and Inequality in Silicon Valley

A new study shines a light on inequality among racial and ethnic groups in the Silicon Valley.

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jun 19, 2020 at 7:12 AM EDT

These 8 Counties Are Named After Robert E. Lee

The controversy over statues of Confederate generals and military bases named after them extends well beyond these to the names…

Jon C. Ogg | Jun 15, 2020 at 3:52 PM EDT

Federal Reserve Details $750 Billion in Corporate Bond Buying

The Federal Reserve has announced an update to its Secondary Market Corporate Credit Facility (SMCCF). The lending program may acquire…

Paul Ausick | Jun 12, 2020 at 10:45 AM EDT

US Consumer Sentiment Climbs Higher in Preliminary June Survey

The University of Michigan Survey of Consumer Sentiment rose for the second month in a row, according to the early…

Jon C. Ogg | Jun 10, 2020 at 4:00 PM EDT

5 Fresh Takeaways from Jerome Powell and the June FOMC Meeting

When the Chairman of the Federal Reserve speaks, people listen. Jerome Powell has the power to move the earth and…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jun 10, 2020 at 6:39 AM EDT

OECD Says World Economy Is on a Tightrope, Massive Numbers of Jobs at Stake

The conclusions of the OECD's Economic Outlook June 2020 report could hardly be uglier.

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jun 8, 2020 at 6:51 AM EDT

Economists Expect 33.5% GDP Decline in Q2

The 44 panelists who were polled for the closely watched NABE Outlook Survey remain decidedly pessimistic about second-quarter gross domestic…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jun 3, 2020 at 7:07 AM EDT

America’s 10 Fastest Shrinking Cities

They are mostly old American manufacturing hubs that have lost their manufacturing employers. In a period of modest population growth,…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jun 1, 2020 at 7:17 AM EDT

America’s 10 Fastest Growing Cities

Not surprisingly, five of the 10 fastest-growing U.S. cities are in Texas, which has been the fastest-growing state for years.

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jun 1, 2020 at 6:46 AM EDT

The 10 Hottest Places in the World Today

Currently, most cities with the highest temperatures are clustered in Kuwait, Iran and Algeria.

Jon C. Ogg | May 29, 2020 at 11:04 AM EDT

Personal Income, Consumer Spending and Personal Savings Rates Look Schizophrenic in the Recession

Government statistics often look haywire or get out of whack, but there are certain moments when batched economic reports almost…

Jon C. Ogg | May 27, 2020 at 10:39 AM EDT

Millions of Americans Are Wiping Out Their Retirement in the COVID-19 Recession

In the COVID-19-induced instant recession of 2020, the big mistake the public is making is tapping into their retirement accounts.

Jon C. Ogg | May 26, 2020 at 11:43 AM EDT

Texas Manufacturing Activity Is No Longer in Free Fall

The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas has released its monthly Texas Manufacturing outlook covering May 2020. The numbers look atrocious.

Jon C. Ogg | May 26, 2020 at 10:49 AM EDT

Consumer Confidence No Longer Sliding Into Oblivion

The Conference Board has reported that its Consumer Confidence Index managed to hold steady in May after a major decline…

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Economy Articles

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Q1 GDP Fails to Impress or Surprise

White Supremacy and Inequality in Silicon Valley

These 8 Counties Are Named After Robert E. Lee

Federal Reserve Details $750 Billion in Corporate Bond Buying

US Consumer Sentiment Climbs Higher in Preliminary June Survey

5 Fresh Takeaways from Jerome Powell and the June FOMC Meeting

OECD Says World Economy Is on a Tightrope, Massive Numbers of Jobs at Stake

Economists Expect 33.5% GDP Decline in Q2

America’s 10 Fastest Shrinking Cities

America’s 10 Fastest Growing Cities

The 10 Hottest Places in the World Today

Personal Income, Consumer Spending and Personal Savings Rates Look Schizophrenic in the Recession

Millions of Americans Are Wiping Out Their Retirement in the COVID-19 Recession

Texas Manufacturing Activity Is No Longer in Free Fall

Consumer Confidence No Longer Sliding Into Oblivion

Is Jeff Bezos’ New Startup An Even Bigger Idea than Amazon? He Tells CNBC it Will Drive ‘Civilizational Wealth.’

Cramer Calls Intel the “Number One Name” and “More Important Than NVIDIA.” The Stock Soars Today After a Massive Double Upgrade.

‘I Feel Like It’s 1999 Again.’ CNBC Analyst Issues Dire Warning on Oracle Stock

Why Delaying Social Security While Emptying Your 401(k) Can Slash Your Lifetime Taxes

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Is Jeff Bezos’ New Startup An Even Bigger Idea than Amazon? He Tells CNBC it Will Drive ‘Civilizational Wealth.’

Cramer Calls Intel the “Number One Name” and “More Important Than NVIDIA.” The Stock Soars Today After a Massive Double Upgrade.

Economy Articles

All Economy Articles

Q1 GDP Fails to Impress or Surprise

White Supremacy and Inequality in Silicon Valley

These 8 Counties Are Named After Robert E. Lee

Federal Reserve Details $750 Billion in Corporate Bond Buying

US Consumer Sentiment Climbs Higher in Preliminary June Survey

5 Fresh Takeaways from Jerome Powell and the June FOMC Meeting

OECD Says World Economy Is on a Tightrope, Massive Numbers of Jobs at Stake

Economists Expect 33.5% GDP Decline in Q2

America’s 10 Fastest Shrinking Cities

America’s 10 Fastest Growing Cities

The 10 Hottest Places in the World Today

Personal Income, Consumer Spending and Personal Savings Rates Look Schizophrenic in the Recession

Millions of Americans Are Wiping Out Their Retirement in the COVID-19 Recession

Texas Manufacturing Activity Is No Longer in Free Fall

Consumer Confidence No Longer Sliding Into Oblivion

Is Jeff Bezos’ New Startup An Even Bigger Idea than Amazon? He Tells CNBC it Will Drive ‘Civilizational Wealth.’

Cramer Calls Intel the “Number One Name” and “More Important Than NVIDIA.” The Stock Soars Today After a Massive Double Upgrade.

‘I Feel Like It’s 1999 Again.’ CNBC Analyst Issues Dire Warning on Oracle Stock

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