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Jon C. Ogg | Nov 1, 2017 at 11:20 AM EDT

Manufacturing Growth Ticked Lower in October, but Still Robust

ISM has released its reading on manufacturing activity in October. While it is slightly lower than the prior reading, the…

Jon C. Ogg | Nov 1, 2017 at 9:25 AM EDT

Yes, There Is a Real Cost for Brexit

There have been costs associated with the recent Brexit vote that are already weighing on the United Kingdom. These costs…

Jon C. Ogg | Oct 31, 2017 at 10:25 AM EDT

Employment Costs Rising Handily With Stronger GDP

Wages increased handily in the third quarter of this year, but other employment-related costs contributed to the gains as well.

Jon C. Ogg | Oct 30, 2017 at 10:50 AM EDT

Consumer Spending Gains Confirm Strong GDP Report

What economists know is that for U.S. gross domestic product to be strong it almost cannot occur with gains in…

Paul Ausick | Oct 29, 2017 at 9:32 AM EDT

Trump Goes to China With Plenty of Backup

President Trump begins a five-nation tour of Asia on Friday and a number of companies are taking part in the…

Paul Ausick | Oct 28, 2017 at 9:35 AM EDT

What Scares You the Most About Halloween — and Credit Cards?

While Halloween is not a holiday that drives a lot of consumer spending, its focus on things that are scary…

Jon C. Ogg | Oct 27, 2017 at 12:55 PM EDT

Ahead of the FOMC: Fed Already Trimming the $4.5 Trillion Balance Sheet

The Federal Reserve) already has pledged to start trimming its balance sheet, and it has laid out how it would…

Jon C. Ogg | Oct 27, 2017 at 11:05 AM EDT

Consumer Sentiment Softens but Remains Close to Multiyear Highs

The University of Michigan's reading on consumer sentiment slipped marginally lower at the month-end revision for October.

Jon C. Ogg | Oct 27, 2017 at 10:45 AM EDT

GDP Growth of 3% Is Starting to Look Like a Streak

GDP is the barometer used to measure growth for economic expansion. Real GDP growth had not seen two consecutive quarterly…

Jon C. Ogg | Oct 26, 2017 at 10:25 AM EDT

European Central Bank Plays Three-Card Monte on Quantitative Easing

The European Central Bank pledged on Thursday to cut its large program of bond buying. On the surface that sounds…

Jon C. Ogg | Oct 25, 2017 at 11:45 AM EDT

The Attack Against 401(K) Retirement Savings Continues

It appears that the House of Representatives may still be weighing adjustments to how much Americans can save for retirement…

Jon C. Ogg | Oct 25, 2017 at 10:55 AM EDT

Durable Goods for September May Offer Stronger Support for Q3 GDP

If there is one economic report that can be highly volatile and can look counter-cyclical despite the broader economic direction,…

Jon C. Ogg | Oct 23, 2017 at 10:45 AM EDT

Chicago Fed Shows National Economic Activity Rebounded in September

The Chicago Fed National Activity Index rose more than expected in September due to strength in production-related indicators.

Douglas A. McIntyre | Oct 21, 2017 at 8:15 AM EDT

Niger by the Numbers: Its Population and Economy

Most Americans know little or nothing about Niger, the country where four U.S. soldiers where killed in an ambush. It…

Paul Ausick | Oct 20, 2017 at 10:40 AM EDT

California Wildfires Caused 42 Deaths, More Than $1 Billion in Damage

The wildfires that raged through California earlier this month have claimed at least 42 lives and more than $1 billion…

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Economy Articles

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Manufacturing Growth Ticked Lower in October, but Still Robust

Yes, There Is a Real Cost for Brexit

Employment Costs Rising Handily With Stronger GDP

Consumer Spending Gains Confirm Strong GDP Report

Trump Goes to China With Plenty of Backup

What Scares You the Most About Halloween — and Credit Cards?

Ahead of the FOMC: Fed Already Trimming the $4.5 Trillion Balance Sheet

Consumer Sentiment Softens but Remains Close to Multiyear Highs

GDP Growth of 3% Is Starting to Look Like a Streak

European Central Bank Plays Three-Card Monte on Quantitative Easing

The Attack Against 401(K) Retirement Savings Continues

Durable Goods for September May Offer Stronger Support for Q3 GDP

Chicago Fed Shows National Economic Activity Rebounded in September

Niger by the Numbers: Its Population and Economy

California Wildfires Caused 42 Deaths, More Than $1 Billion in Damage

Why Is Institutional Money Pouring Into XRP ETFs While Fleeing Bitcoin and Ethereum?

U.S. Interest Expense Just Hit $1.6 Trillion Annually. Peter Schiff Warns a Dollar Crisis Arrives When It Hits $2 Trillion.

70-Year-Old Couple With $1.8M Just Got a Stage 2 Cancer Diagnosis. Financial Decisions They Have 60 Days to Make

70-Year-Old Couple With $1.8M Just Got a Stage 2 Cancer Diagnosis. Financial Decisions They Have 60 Days to Make

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

Why Is Institutional Money Pouring Into XRP ETFs While Fleeing Bitcoin and Ethereum?

U.S. Interest Expense Just Hit $1.6 Trillion Annually. Peter Schiff Warns a Dollar Crisis Arrives When It Hits $2 Trillion.

Economy Articles

All Economy Articles

Manufacturing Growth Ticked Lower in October, but Still Robust

Yes, There Is a Real Cost for Brexit

Employment Costs Rising Handily With Stronger GDP

Consumer Spending Gains Confirm Strong GDP Report

Trump Goes to China With Plenty of Backup

What Scares You the Most About Halloween — and Credit Cards?

Ahead of the FOMC: Fed Already Trimming the $4.5 Trillion Balance Sheet

Consumer Sentiment Softens but Remains Close to Multiyear Highs

GDP Growth of 3% Is Starting to Look Like a Streak

European Central Bank Plays Three-Card Monte on Quantitative Easing

The Attack Against 401(K) Retirement Savings Continues

Durable Goods for September May Offer Stronger Support for Q3 GDP

Chicago Fed Shows National Economic Activity Rebounded in September

Niger by the Numbers: Its Population and Economy

California Wildfires Caused 42 Deaths, More Than $1 Billion in Damage

Why Is Institutional Money Pouring Into XRP ETFs While Fleeing Bitcoin and Ethereum?

U.S. Interest Expense Just Hit $1.6 Trillion Annually. Peter Schiff Warns a Dollar Crisis Arrives When It Hits $2 Trillion.

70-Year-Old Couple With $1.8M Just Got a Stage 2 Cancer Diagnosis. Financial Decisions They Have 60 Days to Make

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