Economy Articles

All Economy Articles

6315 Articles

Jon C. Ogg | Feb 5, 2019 at 11:05 AM EST

ISM Non-Manufacturing Shows Slowing Services Economy in January

The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) has released its non-manufacturing survey results for January of 2019.

Paul Ausick | Feb 5, 2019 at 9:10 AM EST

Democracy in Retreat Globally: Freedom House

Global democracy continues its slow decline according to the latest "Freedom in the World" report from Freedom House. The U.S.…

Paul Ausick | Feb 1, 2019 at 11:50 AM EST

January Consumer Sentiment Index Lowest Since Trump Election

The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment survey in January reached its lowest point since President Trump's election. Those surveyed remained…

Jon C. Ogg | Feb 1, 2019 at 10:00 AM EST

January Brought Big Payroll Gains, Government Shutdown or Not

The jobs market continues to be strong. Government shutdown or not, this looked like a big report from the Bureau…

Jon C. Ogg | Jan 30, 2019 at 2:24 PM EST

Fed Chairman Jerome Powell Moves from Hawkish to Patient on 2019 Rate Hikes

Wednesday marked one of the market days where the public was waiting to see what Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell…

Jon C. Ogg | Jan 30, 2019 at 10:45 AM EST

ADP Sets Stage for Strong Payrolls Gains in January From Labor Department

The economic reports for January have so far been a bit puzzling. While the readings have indicated slower growth, things…

Chris Lange | Jan 29, 2019 at 12:00 PM EST

Consumer Confidence Continues to Fall From Record Highs

The Conference Board reported Tuesday morning that its consumer confidence index for January dipped on the back of the government…

Paul Ausick | Jan 28, 2019 at 10:30 AM EST

Super Bowl Could Cost Businesses $4.4 Billion in Lost Productivity

This year's Super Bowl could cost employers as much as $4.4 billion in lost productivity as employees spend some time…

Jon C. Ogg | Jan 28, 2019 at 10:05 AM EST

Broad Fed Index Points Toward Further Economic Growth in December

The Chicago Fed National Activity Index rose slightly in December. It is a national economic reading rather than just a…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jan 25, 2019 at 6:50 AM EST

Many Americans Still Don’t Believe in Global Warming

It is generally accepted by scientists that the atmosphere around the world gets warmer almost every year. Some Americans, however,…

Paul Ausick | Jan 24, 2019 at 10:10 AM EST

Americans’ Finances Took a Turn for the Worse in Q4

Results of a recent survey by the American Institute of CPAs showed a decline in Americans' personal satisfaction with their…

Jon C. Ogg | Jan 23, 2019 at 3:27 PM EST

Does $66 Trillion in Government Debt Mean the World Is Drowning in Debt?

Global government debt reached the equivalent of $66 trillion at the end of 2018 according to a report from Fitch…

Jon C. Ogg | Jan 23, 2019 at 11:05 AM EST

More Woes Ahead for Construction in 2019

It hasn't exactly been a secret that the housing construction market and the nonresidential construction markets have slowed throughout the end…

Paul Ausick | Jan 22, 2019 at 11:02 AM EST

Chinese Tariffs Slowing Global Economy

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday released the latest revision to its World Economic Outlook. Growth is expected to diminish…

Paul Ausick | Jan 22, 2019 at 9:10 AM EST

CEOs Pick Top 10 Threats for 2019

What are the serious threats to global business for 2019? An annual survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers lists the top 10 as…

1 … 136 137 138 139 140 … 421

Economy Articles

All Economy Articles

ISM Non-Manufacturing Shows Slowing Services Economy in January

Democracy in Retreat Globally: Freedom House

January Consumer Sentiment Index Lowest Since Trump Election

January Brought Big Payroll Gains, Government Shutdown or Not

Fed Chairman Jerome Powell Moves from Hawkish to Patient on 2019 Rate Hikes

ADP Sets Stage for Strong Payrolls Gains in January From Labor Department

Consumer Confidence Continues to Fall From Record Highs

Super Bowl Could Cost Businesses $4.4 Billion in Lost Productivity

Broad Fed Index Points Toward Further Economic Growth in December

Many Americans Still Don’t Believe in Global Warming

Americans’ Finances Took a Turn for the Worse in Q4

Does $66 Trillion in Government Debt Mean the World Is Drowning in Debt?

More Woes Ahead for Construction in 2019

Chinese Tariffs Slowing Global Economy

CEOs Pick Top 10 Threats for 2019

Is XRP About to Bounce? XRP FUD Just Hit the Same Low That Sparked a 50% Rally

Retired and Considering Remarrying? Five Questions That Determine Whether You Should

The Fed Just Triggered a Sharp Tech-Sector Sell-Off: Here Is the 1 Dirt-Cheap Financial Disruptor I’m Buying Hand Over Fist

Retired and Considering Remarrying? Five Questions That Determine Whether You Should

He Wants to Spend Retirement Restoring Classic Cars. How Large a Portfolio Does He Need?

Is XRP About to Bounce? XRP FUD Just Hit the Same Low That Sparked a 50% Rally

Retired and Considering Remarrying? Five Questions That Determine Whether You Should

Economy Articles

All Economy Articles

ISM Non-Manufacturing Shows Slowing Services Economy in January

Democracy in Retreat Globally: Freedom House

January Consumer Sentiment Index Lowest Since Trump Election

January Brought Big Payroll Gains, Government Shutdown or Not

Fed Chairman Jerome Powell Moves from Hawkish to Patient on 2019 Rate Hikes

ADP Sets Stage for Strong Payrolls Gains in January From Labor Department

Consumer Confidence Continues to Fall From Record Highs

Super Bowl Could Cost Businesses $4.4 Billion in Lost Productivity

Broad Fed Index Points Toward Further Economic Growth in December

Many Americans Still Don’t Believe in Global Warming

Americans’ Finances Took a Turn for the Worse in Q4

Does $66 Trillion in Government Debt Mean the World Is Drowning in Debt?

More Woes Ahead for Construction in 2019

Chinese Tariffs Slowing Global Economy

CEOs Pick Top 10 Threats for 2019

Is XRP About to Bounce? XRP FUD Just Hit the Same Low That Sparked a 50% Rally

Retired and Considering Remarrying? Five Questions That Determine Whether You Should

The Fed Just Triggered a Sharp Tech-Sector Sell-Off: Here Is the 1 Dirt-Cheap Financial Disruptor I’m Buying Hand Over Fist

Featured Reads

Retired and Considering Remarrying? Five Questions That Determine Whether You Should

He Wants to Spend Retirement Restoring Classic Cars. How Large a Portfolio Does He Need?