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Paul Ausick | Apr 13, 2018 at 1:40 PM EDT

Average US Credit Card Debt at $15,983

U.S. housholds with credit card debt carry an average balance of nearly $16,000, in addition to mortgages, car loans and…

Paul Ausick | Apr 13, 2018 at 10:40 AM EDT

Consumer Sentiment Flinches as Trump Trade Policies Weigh

The University of Michigan's preliminary consumer sentiment index for April fell month over month but still remains slightly higher year…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Apr 12, 2018 at 6:40 AM EDT

Will the Economy Determine Fed Rate Increases?

It is possible that the Fed has set a course to reverse the policy to keep rates at historic lows…

Jon C. Ogg | Apr 11, 2018 at 10:15 AM EDT

Consumer Prices Looking More Tame Than Producer Prices

Investors and consumers can breathe a little easier about the inflation onslaught in 2018 that has been feared so much.

Douglas A. McIntyre | Apr 11, 2018 at 6:45 AM EDT

IMF Warns of Sharply Slowing Economy

Managing Director Christine Lagarde said nations must improve trade relations and long-term financials and build income equality while "the sun…

Jon C. Ogg | Apr 10, 2018 at 10:45 AM EDT

Producer Price Woes: When the Markets Have to Deal With 3% Inflation

The markets are still worried about inflation, and Tuesday's stock market gains may sort of overshadow the underlying inflation pressure…

Paul Ausick | Apr 10, 2018 at 8:20 AM EDT

March Small Business Optimism Dips; Labor Costs Rise

Small business optimism fell by about three points in March as employers look to restrict capital spending and increasing inventories.…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Apr 10, 2018 at 6:20 AM EDT

Distracted Driving 100 Times Worse Than Expected

For years, researchers have said distracted driving is a major cause of car accidents and deaths. By some measures, the…

Jon C. Ogg | Apr 6, 2018 at 9:05 AM EDT

March Payrolls Come in Handily Under Expectations

Friday's economic reporting cycle was dominated by the employment situation report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Jon C. Ogg | Apr 5, 2018 at 2:10 PM EDT

Are the Markets Braced for Strong Payrolls and Wage Gains on Friday?

Friday morning will bring the Employment Situation report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This number is perhaps the most…

Paul Ausick | Apr 5, 2018 at 1:15 PM EDT

Nearly Half of Americans Expect Loss From Identity Theft in 2018

Nearly half of Americans are expecting to face a financial loss this year as a result of identity theft.

Jon C. Ogg | Apr 5, 2018 at 1:05 PM EDT

Why 2018 Looks Like Another Strong Hurricane Season Is Coming

After a 2017 hurricane season affected too many communities to easily count, it's time to look forward to what the…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Apr 5, 2018 at 6:35 AM EDT

Will Consumers Start Using Cash Again?

After data breaches have exposed tens of millions of credit card records, anxious consumers may start to use cash. Ironically,…

Jon C. Ogg | Apr 4, 2018 at 11:45 AM EDT

Nonmanufacturing and Services Economies Remain Strong in 2018

It turns out that the services and nonmanufacturing economy have continued to demonstrate robust growth during 2018.

Jon C. Ogg | Apr 2, 2018 at 12:05 PM EDT

ISM and PMI Show Manufacturing Growth With Strong Labor Data and Higher Prices

Monday was one of the days in which we get to see two sides of the same economic picture in…

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Economy Articles

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Average US Credit Card Debt at $15,983

Consumer Sentiment Flinches as Trump Trade Policies Weigh

Will the Economy Determine Fed Rate Increases?

Consumer Prices Looking More Tame Than Producer Prices

IMF Warns of Sharply Slowing Economy

Producer Price Woes: When the Markets Have to Deal With 3% Inflation

March Small Business Optimism Dips; Labor Costs Rise

Distracted Driving 100 Times Worse Than Expected

March Payrolls Come in Handily Under Expectations

Are the Markets Braced for Strong Payrolls and Wage Gains on Friday?

Nearly Half of Americans Expect Loss From Identity Theft in 2018

Why 2018 Looks Like Another Strong Hurricane Season Is Coming

Will Consumers Start Using Cash Again?

Nonmanufacturing and Services Economies Remain Strong in 2018

ISM and PMI Show Manufacturing Growth With Strong Labor Data and Higher Prices

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Suze Orman to 54-Year-Old With $600,000: Skip the 1.5% Fee and Manage It Yourself

A $2.5 Million 401(k) at 73 Can Still Cost You Six Figures Without These 3 Moves

Suze Orman to 54-Year-Old With $600,000: Skip the 1.5% Fee and Manage It Yourself

Forget the Labor Market Noise: This Essential Business Utility Stock Is the Ultimate “Set-It-and-Forget-It” Cash Cow

Economy Articles

All Economy Articles

Average US Credit Card Debt at $15,983

Consumer Sentiment Flinches as Trump Trade Policies Weigh

Will the Economy Determine Fed Rate Increases?

Consumer Prices Looking More Tame Than Producer Prices

IMF Warns of Sharply Slowing Economy

Producer Price Woes: When the Markets Have to Deal With 3% Inflation

March Small Business Optimism Dips; Labor Costs Rise

Distracted Driving 100 Times Worse Than Expected

March Payrolls Come in Handily Under Expectations

Are the Markets Braced for Strong Payrolls and Wage Gains on Friday?

Nearly Half of Americans Expect Loss From Identity Theft in 2018

Why 2018 Looks Like Another Strong Hurricane Season Is Coming

Will Consumers Start Using Cash Again?

Nonmanufacturing and Services Economies Remain Strong in 2018

ISM and PMI Show Manufacturing Growth With Strong Labor Data and Higher Prices

Suze Orman to 54-Year-Old With $600,000: Skip the 1.5% Fee and Manage It Yourself

Forget the Labor Market Noise: This Essential Business Utility Stock Is the Ultimate “Set-It-and-Forget-It” Cash Cow

3 Stocks With a Yield Over 6% For Passive Income Investors

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