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Douglas A. McIntyre | Feb 17, 2020 at 7:17 AM EST

Japan GDP Drops 6.3%, Raises Specter Of Global Recession

The Japan Cabinet Office released GDP numbers for the fourth quarter of 2019. They were more than dismal. GDP dropped…

Paul Ausick | Feb 14, 2020 at 10:45 AM EST

US Consumer Sentiment Remains Strong, but Sources of Uncertainty Are ‘Stirring’

The University of Michigan consumer sentiment index rose by 1.1% month over month and 7.6% year over year in the…

Jon C. Ogg | Feb 14, 2020 at 6:55 AM EST

Japan Faces Rising Recession Risks on Heels of Coronavirus

There may not be widespread global recession now, but some economies are more at risk than others. Japan may be…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Feb 14, 2020 at 6:15 AM EST

Germany and China Both Flirt With Recession

A global recession already has started to spread. It seems less and less likely that the American economy can dodge…

Jon C. Ogg | Feb 13, 2020 at 3:38 PM EST

How the Coronavirus Will Harm GDP and Businesses in 2020

With more than 60,000 reported cases of the coronavirus and nearly 1,400 deaths worldwide along with quarantines and travel restrictions,…

Paul Ausick | Feb 12, 2020 at 9:15 AM EST

Volatile Consumer Sentiment Jumps to Near 2-Year High

The Morning Consult consumer sentiment index reached a two-year high last week as Americans shrugged off the impact of the…

Jon C. Ogg | Feb 11, 2020 at 2:10 PM EST

Record Levels of Consumer Credit and Higher Delinquencies Should Bring Some Alarms

The media loves making references of the current economy being compared to the great recession. After all, headlines with “recession”…

Paul Ausick | Feb 11, 2020 at 10:45 AM EST

Flu Season Could Cost US Employers Far More Than Coronavirus

The 2019–2020 flu season has already seen 22 million cases reported. The estimated impact on employers related to work absences…

Paul Ausick | Feb 11, 2020 at 7:20 AM EST

Small Business Optimism Begins the Year on Positive Note

Optimism rose among U.S. small business owners in January as jobs were added and wages were raised. Looking ahead, however,…

Paul Ausick | Feb 7, 2020 at 12:14 PM EST

Life Is Good, Say 90% of Americans

Nine in 10 Americans reports being satisfied with their personal lives, a 40-year record high according to Gallup. But satisfaction…

Paul Ausick | Feb 6, 2020 at 12:16 PM EST

IMF Forecasts Gloom for Persian Gulf Oil States

The International Monetary Fund has a new study on the impact of declining demand for oil on the economies of…

Jon C. Ogg | Feb 5, 2020 at 10:15 AM EST

How ADP Just Put a Very Strong Base on Friday’s Payrolls and Unemployment Report

ADP reported a surprising number of private sector payrolls added in January. See how that will affect expectations for Friday's…

Paul Ausick | Feb 5, 2020 at 7:50 AM EST

Coronavirus Threat Begins to Weigh on Consumer Sentiment

The weekly Morning Consult survey indicates the U.S. consumer sentiment fell slightly in the week ended February 2. Americans are…

Jon C. Ogg | Feb 3, 2020 at 10:55 AM EST

2 Readings Show US Factories Signaling Growth Again

Two key economic reports were released on Monday, both issued by the private sector rather than by government agencies. They…

Jon C. Ogg | Jan 31, 2020 at 1:50 PM EST

Does Inverted Yield Curve Signal a Fed Rate Cut, or Are Recession Odds Rising Again?

Just like that, the major run in stocks that was continuing from 2019 has gone into the red. The coronavirus…

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Economy Articles

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Japan GDP Drops 6.3%, Raises Specter Of Global Recession

US Consumer Sentiment Remains Strong, but Sources of Uncertainty Are ‘Stirring’

Japan Faces Rising Recession Risks on Heels of Coronavirus

Germany and China Both Flirt With Recession

How the Coronavirus Will Harm GDP and Businesses in 2020

Volatile Consumer Sentiment Jumps to Near 2-Year High

Record Levels of Consumer Credit and Higher Delinquencies Should Bring Some Alarms

Flu Season Could Cost US Employers Far More Than Coronavirus

Small Business Optimism Begins the Year on Positive Note

Life Is Good, Say 90% of Americans

IMF Forecasts Gloom for Persian Gulf Oil States

How ADP Just Put a Very Strong Base on Friday’s Payrolls and Unemployment Report

Coronavirus Threat Begins to Weigh on Consumer Sentiment

2 Readings Show US Factories Signaling Growth Again

Does Inverted Yield Curve Signal a Fed Rate Cut, or Are Recession Odds Rising Again?

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Economy Articles

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Japan GDP Drops 6.3%, Raises Specter Of Global Recession

US Consumer Sentiment Remains Strong, but Sources of Uncertainty Are ‘Stirring’

Japan Faces Rising Recession Risks on Heels of Coronavirus

Germany and China Both Flirt With Recession

How the Coronavirus Will Harm GDP and Businesses in 2020

Volatile Consumer Sentiment Jumps to Near 2-Year High

Record Levels of Consumer Credit and Higher Delinquencies Should Bring Some Alarms

Flu Season Could Cost US Employers Far More Than Coronavirus

Small Business Optimism Begins the Year on Positive Note

Life Is Good, Say 90% of Americans

IMF Forecasts Gloom for Persian Gulf Oil States

How ADP Just Put a Very Strong Base on Friday’s Payrolls and Unemployment Report

Coronavirus Threat Begins to Weigh on Consumer Sentiment

2 Readings Show US Factories Signaling Growth Again

Does Inverted Yield Curve Signal a Fed Rate Cut, or Are Recession Odds Rising Again?

She Never Sold a Single Share. A Year-End Mutual Fund Payout Still Added $1,052 to Her 2026 Medicare Bill.

Is Retiring on a Cruise Ship a Dream Lifestyle or a Titanic Financial Mistake?

Frankly, JEPI Has Been Mid In 2026. Is It Time For Investors To Move On?

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