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Jon C. Ogg | Jan 20, 2016 at 10:55 AM EST

Lower Energy Keeps Deflation Talk Alive in CPI Reading

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Wednesday that its Consumer Price Index declined in December of 2015.

Trey Thoelcke | Jan 20, 2016 at 10:10 AM EST

Are Sovereign Wealth Fund Liquidations Responsible for Current Market Turmoil?

As oil prices rise, exporters amass sovereign wealth portfolios to invest the surplus, and word has it that those countries…

Jon C. Ogg | Jan 19, 2016 at 1:10 PM EST

CEO Confidence Heads South Before Davos 2016

In new a PricewaterhouseCoopers report, it looks a lot like your typical chief executive officer is increasingly less confident about…

Jon C. Ogg | Jan 19, 2016 at 12:10 PM EST

CBO Outlook Targets First Higher Budget Deficit Since Recession

The Congressional Budget Office has released a portion of its 2016 to 2026 outlook, and the end result is that…

Paul Ausick | Jan 19, 2016 at 11:25 AM EST

Ocean to Have More Plastic Than Fish

The use of plastic has increased 20 times in the past 50 years and is expected to double again in…

Jon C. Ogg | Jan 19, 2016 at 11:10 AM EST

Even Slower Global Growth Seen in 2016 IMF Outlook

Get ready for even slower global growth than you previously expected. That is the message from the International Monetary Fund.

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jan 19, 2016 at 6:42 AM EST

How Much of Manhattan Could Be Ravaged by Flood?

An analysis by the New York City Panel on Climate Change should comfort those who believe the island will be…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jan 19, 2016 at 6:42 AM EST

Puerto Rico’s Economy by the Numbers

A new report from the office of the Governor of Puerto Rico claims it cannot generate enough money to pay…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jan 19, 2016 at 6:41 AM EST

China Risks Trigger IMF Downgrade of Global GDP

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cut its forecasts for global gross domestic product improvement for this year and the…

Paul Ausick | Jan 15, 2016 at 12:10 PM EST

Fast-Food Workers to Press Presidential Candidates for $15 Wage

Demonstrations and job actions have been taking place around the United States for more than three years now as fast-food…

Jon C. Ogg | Jan 15, 2016 at 12:05 PM EST

Is an Uptick in Consumer Sentiment Misguided?

Despite the market carnage and despite a weak economic picture, the Index of Consumer Sentiment rose more than expected in…

Jon C. Ogg | Jan 15, 2016 at 11:05 AM EST

Industrial Production and Capacity Utilization Reach Tankola Levels

Friday's industrial production report was from the Federal Reserve indicated that production fell in December.

Jon C. Ogg | Jan 14, 2016 at 3:50 PM EST

Do Higher Jobless Claim Trends Pose a Threat to Fed Rate Hikes?

Right now is a very difficult time for bulls and bears alike. Investors and economic watchers alike are looking for…

Jon C. Ogg | Jan 12, 2016 at 11:25 AM EST

IMF Sees Silver Lining, Paths Ahead During China and Developing Economies Slower Growth

Is it possible that the slowdown of China's expansion is good for the rest of the world? That might not…

Paul Ausick | Jan 12, 2016 at 8:45 AM EST

Small Business Optimism Ticks Higher in December

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Tuesday morning reported that its small business optimism index for December rose.

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Economy Articles

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Lower Energy Keeps Deflation Talk Alive in CPI Reading

Are Sovereign Wealth Fund Liquidations Responsible for Current Market Turmoil?

CEO Confidence Heads South Before Davos 2016

CBO Outlook Targets First Higher Budget Deficit Since Recession

Ocean to Have More Plastic Than Fish

Even Slower Global Growth Seen in 2016 IMF Outlook

How Much of Manhattan Could Be Ravaged by Flood?

Puerto Rico’s Economy by the Numbers

China Risks Trigger IMF Downgrade of Global GDP

Fast-Food Workers to Press Presidential Candidates for $15 Wage

Is an Uptick in Consumer Sentiment Misguided?

Industrial Production and Capacity Utilization Reach Tankola Levels

Do Higher Jobless Claim Trends Pose a Threat to Fed Rate Hikes?

IMF Sees Silver Lining, Paths Ahead During China and Developing Economies Slower Growth

Small Business Optimism Ticks Higher in December

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Economy Articles

All Economy Articles

Lower Energy Keeps Deflation Talk Alive in CPI Reading

Are Sovereign Wealth Fund Liquidations Responsible for Current Market Turmoil?

CEO Confidence Heads South Before Davos 2016

CBO Outlook Targets First Higher Budget Deficit Since Recession

Ocean to Have More Plastic Than Fish

Even Slower Global Growth Seen in 2016 IMF Outlook

How Much of Manhattan Could Be Ravaged by Flood?

Puerto Rico’s Economy by the Numbers

China Risks Trigger IMF Downgrade of Global GDP

Fast-Food Workers to Press Presidential Candidates for $15 Wage

Is an Uptick in Consumer Sentiment Misguided?

Industrial Production and Capacity Utilization Reach Tankola Levels

Do Higher Jobless Claim Trends Pose a Threat to Fed Rate Hikes?

IMF Sees Silver Lining, Paths Ahead During China and Developing Economies Slower Growth

Small Business Optimism Ticks Higher in December

The $1.5 Million 401(k) Tax Trap: How Bracket Smoothing Saves Retirees From 40% Effective Rates

Got $2,500? 1 Unstoppable Medical Juggernaut to Buy Hand Over Fist and Hold for the Next 20 Years

Their Daughter Went Back for a Master’s in Social Work. Can These Pennsylvania Retirees Afford to Help?

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