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John Harrington | Sep 13, 2017 at 11:40 AM EDT

Revenue Growth for Cities Forecast to Slow in 2017

New research suggests a potential slowdown in municipal revenue as fiscal growth in American cities contracts for the second straight…

Jon C. Ogg | Sep 13, 2017 at 10:50 AM EDT

Producer Prices Show Disappointing Inflation Trends for August

The U.S. Department of Labor reported on Wednesday that the cost of goods and services measured by the Producer Price…

John Harrington | Sep 13, 2017 at 10:35 AM EDT

Reaching Generation Z Poses a Challenge for Marketers and Employers

Reaching Generation Z, those born in 1995 or later, has become a challenge for marketers and prospective employers, according to…

Jon C. Ogg | Sep 12, 2017 at 1:00 PM EDT

US Household Income Hits Record High in 2016: Improvements for Everyone

A fresh report from the Census Bureau showed that U.S. household income and earnings rose to a record median reading…

John Harrington | Sep 12, 2017 at 9:20 AM EDT

Jose May Take Aim at Region of Country Already Bludgeoned by Hurricanes

As the Southeast cleans up from Hurricane Irma and Texas rebounds from the historic punishment meted out by Hurricane Harvey,…

Paul Ausick | Sep 12, 2017 at 7:25 AM EDT

August Small Business Optimism Steady, Job Openings Slip

The National Federation of Independent Business optimism index rose slightly in August, but the number of job openings slipped as…

John Harrington | Sep 11, 2017 at 10:10 AM EDT

Americans Spend More Than $100 Billion on Athletics

Americans spent more than $100 billion over the past year on sports events, athletic equipment and gym memberships, according to…

Paul Ausick | Sep 11, 2017 at 7:55 AM EDT

US Credit Card Debt Takes Aim at $1 Trillion

U.S. credit card debt rose by $33 billion in the second quarter of this year and is solidly on track…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Sep 11, 2017 at 6:40 AM EDT

Harvey and Irma Costs May Top $290 Billion

The combined cost of Hurricanes Irma and Harvey could top $290 billion, an unprecedented level that could slow the American…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Sep 10, 2017 at 7:14 AM EDT

Could Hurricane Season Take Q3 GDP Growth To Zero?

Goldman Sachs has speculated that Hurricane Harvey may shave 1% off national GDP growth for the third quarter. Imagine what…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Sep 9, 2017 at 8:25 AM EDT

Florida’s $815 Billion GDP Faces Major Threat

Florida has the fourth largest economy among all states, but Hurricane Irma could undermine business and financial activity across the…

John Harrington | Sep 8, 2017 at 9:45 AM EDT

Hurricane Irma Has Miami in Its Crosshairs: Here’s What’s at Stake

As Hurricane Irma plows through the Caribbean and takes aim at Florida, it’s worth looking at what is at stake…

John Harrington | Sep 7, 2017 at 9:15 AM EDT

Soaring Cranes, Sign of Miami’s Building Boom, Put Residents at Risk Ahead of Irma

The most visible indicator of the building boom in Miami, construction cranes, poses one of its biggest hazards, as Hurricane…

Paul Ausick | Sep 6, 2017 at 2:57 PM EDT

July Beige Book Has Good News on Consumer Spending, Worries About Auto Industry

The Federal Reserve published its Beige Book for July Wednesday afternoon, noting an increase in consumer spending but some worries…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Sep 6, 2017 at 6:20 AM EDT

Will Hurricane Irma Be Like Hurricane Andrew?

By several measures, Hurricane Irma could be a much larger destructive force than 1992's Hurricane Andrew.

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Economy Articles

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Revenue Growth for Cities Forecast to Slow in 2017

Producer Prices Show Disappointing Inflation Trends for August

Reaching Generation Z Poses a Challenge for Marketers and Employers

US Household Income Hits Record High in 2016: Improvements for Everyone

Jose May Take Aim at Region of Country Already Bludgeoned by Hurricanes

August Small Business Optimism Steady, Job Openings Slip

Americans Spend More Than $100 Billion on Athletics

US Credit Card Debt Takes Aim at $1 Trillion

Harvey and Irma Costs May Top $290 Billion

Could Hurricane Season Take Q3 GDP Growth To Zero?

Florida’s $815 Billion GDP Faces Major Threat

Hurricane Irma Has Miami in Its Crosshairs: Here’s What’s at Stake

Soaring Cranes, Sign of Miami’s Building Boom, Put Residents at Risk Ahead of Irma

July Beige Book Has Good News on Consumer Spending, Worries About Auto Industry

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Economy Articles

All Economy Articles

Revenue Growth for Cities Forecast to Slow in 2017

Producer Prices Show Disappointing Inflation Trends for August

Reaching Generation Z Poses a Challenge for Marketers and Employers

US Household Income Hits Record High in 2016: Improvements for Everyone

Jose May Take Aim at Region of Country Already Bludgeoned by Hurricanes

August Small Business Optimism Steady, Job Openings Slip

Americans Spend More Than $100 Billion on Athletics

US Credit Card Debt Takes Aim at $1 Trillion

Harvey and Irma Costs May Top $290 Billion

Could Hurricane Season Take Q3 GDP Growth To Zero?

Florida’s $815 Billion GDP Faces Major Threat

Hurricane Irma Has Miami in Its Crosshairs: Here’s What’s at Stake

Soaring Cranes, Sign of Miami’s Building Boom, Put Residents at Risk Ahead of Irma

July Beige Book Has Good News on Consumer Spending, Worries About Auto Industry

Will Hurricane Irma Be Like Hurricane Andrew?

A $1.4 Million 401(k) Quietly Costs You Six Figures in Taxes Without This Move

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