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Jon C. Ogg | Nov 1, 2016 at 11:05 AM EDT

Mixed Manufacturing Index Readings Ahead of FOMC Decision on Rates

We have already seen mixed data on gross domestic product and durable goods, and now we have two fresh readings…

Jon C. Ogg | Oct 31, 2016 at 1:22 PM EDT

When Chicago and Dallas Economic Data Both Look Weak

Friday’s report showing 2.9% growth in third-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) may have gotten everyone’s mood off to a good…

Jon C. Ogg | Oct 31, 2016 at 10:10 AM EDT

Euro Area GDP Still Escapes Contraction in Q3

Among all the problems in Europe and the post-Brexit woes, Eurostat has released its first view of third-quarter seasonally adjusted…

Jon C. Ogg | Oct 31, 2016 at 10:05 AM EDT

Personal Income Gain Lags as Spending Rises and Savings Rate Drops

According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, personal income rose less than expected in September.

Jon C. Ogg | Oct 30, 2016 at 4:05 PM EDT

How the Personal Savings Rate Stacks Up Against GDP Gain

The latest personal savings rate as a percentage of disposable income may look high on the surface. Unfortunately, it is…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Oct 29, 2016 at 10:00 AM EDT

Forecast for $1 Billion in 53 Days of Online Holiday Sales

Some of the key takeaways from the Adobe 2016 Digital Insights Shopping Predictions and Mobile Retail Trends Report.

Sam Stebbins | Oct 29, 2016 at 9:00 AM EDT

The Vast Majority of Russians Disapprove of US Leadership

According to a report published by polling and analytics firm Gallup, just 1% of Russians approve of U.S. President Barack…

Jon C. Ogg | Oct 29, 2016 at 6:05 AM EDT

Several Factors That Skewed the Q3 GDP Gains

Because the headline GDP gain was so strong, we have to consider it a net win — but we also…

Jon C. Ogg | Oct 29, 2016 at 5:35 AM EDT

Q3 Earnings Season Preliminary Scorecard

Credit Suisse has issued its preliminary earnings season report card for the third quarter of 2016. 24/7 Wall St. has…

Jon C. Ogg | Oct 29, 2016 at 5:09 AM EDT

Stronger Manufacturing and Services Data Not Looking as Strong for Jobs

The week of October 28 brought two fresh reads on manufacturing and the non-manufacturing sector, which were stronger than expected…

Jon C. Ogg | Oct 28, 2016 at 9:25 AM EDT

Strong Q3 GDP Looks Driven by Sideline Data Rather Than Broader Gains

It’s finally out, and it’s better than expected! The Bureau of Economic Analysis in the U.S. Department of Commerce has…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Oct 28, 2016 at 8:50 AM EDT

Halloween Candy Spending per Household at $30.60

Candy companies will have a good Halloween, as will trick-or-treaters. According to new research, the average household will spend $30.60…

Paul Ausick | Oct 27, 2016 at 1:48 PM EDT

Top Costume Choices for Halloween

Americans will spend $3.1 billion on Halloween costumes this year, more even than the $2.5 billion they’ll spend on candy.…

Jon C. Ogg | Oct 27, 2016 at 12:15 PM EDT

Economists and Economic Reports See Last-Minute Q3 GDP Previews

Friday morning will bring the first look at third-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) for the United States. Note that the prior…

Jon C. Ogg | Oct 27, 2016 at 11:10 AM EDT

Durable Goods for September Offers Mixed View for Q3 GDP

If there is one economic report that can be extremely volatile, regardless of the direction of the broader economy, it…

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Mixed Manufacturing Index Readings Ahead of FOMC Decision on Rates

When Chicago and Dallas Economic Data Both Look Weak

Euro Area GDP Still Escapes Contraction in Q3

Personal Income Gain Lags as Spending Rises and Savings Rate Drops

How the Personal Savings Rate Stacks Up Against GDP Gain

Forecast for $1 Billion in 53 Days of Online Holiday Sales

The Vast Majority of Russians Disapprove of US Leadership

Several Factors That Skewed the Q3 GDP Gains

Q3 Earnings Season Preliminary Scorecard

Stronger Manufacturing and Services Data Not Looking as Strong for Jobs

Strong Q3 GDP Looks Driven by Sideline Data Rather Than Broader Gains

Halloween Candy Spending per Household at $30.60

Top Costume Choices for Halloween

Economists and Economic Reports See Last-Minute Q3 GDP Previews

Durable Goods for September Offers Mixed View for Q3 GDP

QYLD’s $10,000 Problem: How a Covered-Call ETF Left Investors With a Fraction of Nasdaq Gains

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The HSA Move High Earners Are Prioritizing Over 401(k) Catch-Up Contributions in 2026

Your First Required IRA Withdrawal at 73 Can Push You Past the IRMAA Cliff for a Full Year

QYLD’s $10,000 Problem: How a Covered-Call ETF Left Investors With a Fraction of Nasdaq Gains

The HSA Move High Earners Are Prioritizing Over 401(k) Catch-Up Contributions in 2026

Economy Articles

All Economy Articles

Mixed Manufacturing Index Readings Ahead of FOMC Decision on Rates

When Chicago and Dallas Economic Data Both Look Weak

Euro Area GDP Still Escapes Contraction in Q3

Personal Income Gain Lags as Spending Rises and Savings Rate Drops

How the Personal Savings Rate Stacks Up Against GDP Gain

Forecast for $1 Billion in 53 Days of Online Holiday Sales

The Vast Majority of Russians Disapprove of US Leadership

Several Factors That Skewed the Q3 GDP Gains

Q3 Earnings Season Preliminary Scorecard

Stronger Manufacturing and Services Data Not Looking as Strong for Jobs

Strong Q3 GDP Looks Driven by Sideline Data Rather Than Broader Gains

Halloween Candy Spending per Household at $30.60

Top Costume Choices for Halloween

Economists and Economic Reports See Last-Minute Q3 GDP Previews

Durable Goods for September Offers Mixed View for Q3 GDP

QYLD’s $10,000 Problem: How a Covered-Call ETF Left Investors With a Fraction of Nasdaq Gains

The HSA Move High Earners Are Prioritizing Over 401(k) Catch-Up Contributions in 2026

The $82 Annual Fee Is Just the Start: TQQQ’s Hidden Cost Structure Explained

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