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Jon C. Ogg | Feb 28, 2018 at 10:05 AM EST

2017 GDP Could Tame Some Fed Rate Hike Expectations

The Commerce Department's first revision for the gross domestic product for the fourth quarter of 2017 was downward and right in…

Jon C. Ogg | Feb 27, 2018 at 12:05 PM EST

10 Key Takeaways From Fed Chair Powell’s First Testimony to Congress

There are 10 takeaways that the investment community should take away from Fed Chair Powell's testimony.

Jon C. Ogg | Feb 27, 2018 at 10:50 AM EST

Consumer Confidence Back Up at Levels Not Seen Since 2000

The Conference Board has released a better-than-expected reading on consumer confidence for February.

Jon C. Ogg | Feb 26, 2018 at 11:45 AM EST

Manufacturing Activity Expands in Texas Region in February

The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas may be a regional branch of the Federal Reserve system, but it tracks regional…

Jon C. Ogg | Feb 26, 2018 at 10:45 AM EST

Chicago Fed Shows Slower National Economic Growth Trends in January

The Chicago Federal Reserve is a regional branch of the Federal Reserve system, but it releases a national economic reading…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Feb 23, 2018 at 6:20 AM EST

Cybercrime Cost Is Almost 1% of Global GDP and Growing

At its current growth rate, cybercrime could become one of the largest businesses in the world.

Jon C. Ogg | Feb 22, 2018 at 11:05 AM EST

Leading Economic Indicators Report Keeps Rising

January had the fourth monthly gain for leading indicators, though this was just ahead of the panic selling waves that…

Jon C. Ogg | Feb 22, 2018 at 10:10 AM EST

Weekly Jobless Claims Remain Eerily Low

The U.S. Department of Labor released another round of weekly jobless claims, and again it's rather low.

Douglas A. McIntyre | Feb 22, 2018 at 6:35 AM EST

Are Opioids Robbing the Workplace of Key Employees?

Among the observations in the 557-page Economic Report of the President and Council of Economic Advisors is the extent to…

Jon C. Ogg | Feb 21, 2018 at 2:32 PM EST

FOMC Minutes Signal Fed Not Overly Worried About Inflation and Wage Pressures

If you thought that one Federal Reserve FOMC meeting had a lot of details, there are always the expanded FOMC…

Jon C. Ogg | Feb 21, 2018 at 10:30 AM EST

February Flash PMI Readings Indicate Further Price Hikes and Wage Pressures

When IHS Markit has released its February "Flash PMI" report, both the manufacturing and services readings came in rather strong.

Paul Ausick | Feb 16, 2018 at 10:40 AM EST

Consumer Sentiment Ignores Equity Markets, Soars on Tax Cuts

Consumer sentiment reached its second-highest level in 14 years this month according to the University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index.

Jon C. Ogg | Feb 15, 2018 at 10:55 AM EST

Mixed Manufacturing Reports From New York and Philly Fed Reports, but Both Talk Up Inflation

Two key manufacturing reports have been released, from the Philadelphia Federal Reserve and from the New York Federal Reserve.

Jon C. Ogg | Feb 15, 2018 at 10:25 AM EST

Even Higher Producer Prices vs Consumer Prices Not Spooking the Markets

Thursday's report on producer prices was actually hotter than the consumer report when it comes to inflationary pressures.

Paul Ausick | Feb 15, 2018 at 8:20 AM EST

Most Americans ‘Happy’ With US Tax Law Changes

Americans' paychecks reflecting the impact of the new tax laws have started being distributed and most Americans say they are…

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Economy Articles

All Economy Articles

2017 GDP Could Tame Some Fed Rate Hike Expectations

10 Key Takeaways From Fed Chair Powell’s First Testimony to Congress

Consumer Confidence Back Up at Levels Not Seen Since 2000

Manufacturing Activity Expands in Texas Region in February

Chicago Fed Shows Slower National Economic Growth Trends in January

Cybercrime Cost Is Almost 1% of Global GDP and Growing

Leading Economic Indicators Report Keeps Rising

Weekly Jobless Claims Remain Eerily Low

Are Opioids Robbing the Workplace of Key Employees?

FOMC Minutes Signal Fed Not Overly Worried About Inflation and Wage Pressures

February Flash PMI Readings Indicate Further Price Hikes and Wage Pressures

Consumer Sentiment Ignores Equity Markets, Soars on Tax Cuts

Mixed Manufacturing Reports From New York and Philly Fed Reports, but Both Talk Up Inflation

Even Higher Producer Prices vs Consumer Prices Not Spooking the Markets

Most Americans ‘Happy’ With US Tax Law Changes

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64-Year-Old Tech Exec Holds $1.6 Million in One Stock. The Wrong Move Could Cost $400,000.

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Economy Articles

All Economy Articles

2017 GDP Could Tame Some Fed Rate Hike Expectations

10 Key Takeaways From Fed Chair Powell’s First Testimony to Congress

Consumer Confidence Back Up at Levels Not Seen Since 2000

Manufacturing Activity Expands in Texas Region in February

Chicago Fed Shows Slower National Economic Growth Trends in January

Cybercrime Cost Is Almost 1% of Global GDP and Growing

Leading Economic Indicators Report Keeps Rising

Weekly Jobless Claims Remain Eerily Low

Are Opioids Robbing the Workplace of Key Employees?

FOMC Minutes Signal Fed Not Overly Worried About Inflation and Wage Pressures

February Flash PMI Readings Indicate Further Price Hikes and Wage Pressures

Consumer Sentiment Ignores Equity Markets, Soars on Tax Cuts

Mixed Manufacturing Reports From New York and Philly Fed Reports, but Both Talk Up Inflation

Even Higher Producer Prices vs Consumer Prices Not Spooking the Markets

Most Americans ‘Happy’ With US Tax Law Changes

64-Year-Old Tech Exec Holds $1.6 Million in One Stock. The Wrong Move Could Cost $400,000.

If You Have $1.1 Million Saved at 60, Here Is the Monthly Income You Can Actually Count On

If CLARITY Clears the Senate by August, Where Does XRP Trade by Q4?

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