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Jon C. Ogg | Nov 6, 2016 at 4:05 PM EST

For a Light Economic Week Ahead, Election and Consumer Sentiment to Dominate News

The presidential election on Tuesday will be more important than any single economic reading this week, though the stock market…

Jon C. Ogg | Nov 5, 2016 at 4:15 PM EDT

Will JOLTS Show the Job Openings and Quits Confirming Weak Employment?

The JOLTS report never really moves the stock or bond markets at all. What it does aim to do is…

Jon C. Ogg | Nov 5, 2016 at 5:40 AM EDT

Will Interest Rates Rise Faster Than Expected in 2017?

With a presidential election that is just about over and with economic data coming out so mixed, there are a…

Jon C. Ogg | Nov 5, 2016 at 5:30 AM EDT

Economists Show Mixed Views on Rate Hikes After Muted Payrolls

Various economic releases have pointed out that hiring has become less robust of late. Maybe it is just the election,…

Jon C. Ogg | Nov 5, 2016 at 5:20 AM EDT

Will a Shrinking Trade Deficit Help GDP and Other Metrics?

Investors and economists alike were looking for a solid read on gross domestic product (GDP) long before they were considering…

Jon C. Ogg | Nov 4, 2016 at 11:25 AM EDT

September Trade Deficit Narrows Despite Strong US Dollar

A decline in imports actually helped the international trade reading look soft, which feels odd considering that the U.S. dollar…

Jon C. Ogg | Nov 4, 2016 at 9:10 AM EDT

Weaker Payrolls Growth Meeting Higher Wages Still Supports December Rate Hike

Well, there is no real data inside of the payrolls and unemployment report for the conspiracy theorists to run wild…

Jon C. Ogg | Nov 3, 2016 at 10:55 AM EDT

Services Economy and Employment Measures Show Slower Growth in October

Now we have two readings on the services economy that are weaker to less positive ahead of Friday's key payrolls…

Jon C. Ogg | Nov 3, 2016 at 10:50 AM EDT

Global Tally of Negative Interest Rates Continues to Decline

For those who view negative interest rates on sovereign debt as a tax, there is good news. For those who…

Jon C. Ogg | Nov 3, 2016 at 10:35 AM EDT

Worker Productivity Finally Back in the Right Direction

After having been in the dumps for far too long, we are seeing a long overdue surge in worker productivity.…

Jon C. Ogg | Nov 2, 2016 at 3:42 PM EDT

4 Economists Offer Views on December Rate Hike Odds and Fallout

If you read through the FOMC statement on its decision not to hike interest rates on November 2, 2016, the…

Jon C. Ogg | Nov 2, 2016 at 2:17 PM EDT

Janet Yellen and Federal Reserve Punt on Rate Hike Until After Election

With the 2016 presidential election just days away, it was widely expected that Janet Yellen and the Federal Reserve were…

Jon C. Ogg | Nov 2, 2016 at 10:35 AM EDT

Did ADP Just Create Lower Expectations for Payrolls by the Labor Department on Friday?

Friday's Employment Situation report from the U.S. Department of Labor is perhaps one of the most widely followed economic reports…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Nov 2, 2016 at 8:55 AM EDT

Thanksgiving Travelers to Hit 27.3 Million

There are roughly 315 million people in the United States. Some 27.3 million of them will be airline passengers over…

Paul Ausick | Nov 1, 2016 at 11:45 AM EDT

New Construction Spending Dipped Slightly in September

The U.S. Census Bureau reported Tuesday morning that construction spending in September dipped, while economists surveyed by Bloomberg News called…

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Economy Articles

All Economy Articles

For a Light Economic Week Ahead, Election and Consumer Sentiment to Dominate News

Will JOLTS Show the Job Openings and Quits Confirming Weak Employment?

Will Interest Rates Rise Faster Than Expected in 2017?

Economists Show Mixed Views on Rate Hikes After Muted Payrolls

Will a Shrinking Trade Deficit Help GDP and Other Metrics?

September Trade Deficit Narrows Despite Strong US Dollar

Weaker Payrolls Growth Meeting Higher Wages Still Supports December Rate Hike

Services Economy and Employment Measures Show Slower Growth in October

Global Tally of Negative Interest Rates Continues to Decline

Worker Productivity Finally Back in the Right Direction

4 Economists Offer Views on December Rate Hike Odds and Fallout

Janet Yellen and Federal Reserve Punt on Rate Hike Until After Election

Did ADP Just Create Lower Expectations for Payrolls by the Labor Department on Friday?

Thanksgiving Travelers to Hit 27.3 Million

New Construction Spending Dipped Slightly in September

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Economy Articles

All Economy Articles

For a Light Economic Week Ahead, Election and Consumer Sentiment to Dominate News

Will JOLTS Show the Job Openings and Quits Confirming Weak Employment?

Will Interest Rates Rise Faster Than Expected in 2017?

Economists Show Mixed Views on Rate Hikes After Muted Payrolls

Will a Shrinking Trade Deficit Help GDP and Other Metrics?

September Trade Deficit Narrows Despite Strong US Dollar

Weaker Payrolls Growth Meeting Higher Wages Still Supports December Rate Hike

Services Economy and Employment Measures Show Slower Growth in October

Global Tally of Negative Interest Rates Continues to Decline

Worker Productivity Finally Back in the Right Direction

4 Economists Offer Views on December Rate Hike Odds and Fallout

Janet Yellen and Federal Reserve Punt on Rate Hike Until After Election

Did ADP Just Create Lower Expectations for Payrolls by the Labor Department on Friday?

Thanksgiving Travelers to Hit 27.3 Million

New Construction Spending Dipped Slightly in September

The 401(k) Move For 60-Year-Olds That Saves Six Figures in Lifetime Taxes: SECURE 2.0’s Hidden Roth Advantage

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