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The Fastest Growing and Shrinking States

Long-term population decline can spell disaster for any economy. A shrinking population can result in labor shortages, lower tax revenue, higher per-capita debt, and weakened GDP growth. While the U.S. population has grown steadily…

Sam Stebbins · 8 years ago

January Consumer Sentiment Index Plunges

The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index plunged nearly 8% month over month in January, the largest drop in the month's preliminary index since early in the current economic cycle.

Paul Ausick · 8 years ago

Outlook for 2019 Oil Market ‘Not Very Cheerful’: IEA

The International Energy Agency released its monthly Oil Market Report Friday morning, noting a significant drop in Saudi Arabian production in December with more cuts promised. How that will play out over time is…

Paul Ausick · 8 years ago

US to Be World’s Largest Oil Producer in 2019

While other nations struggle to increase their crude production, and while some throttle back exports to drive the price of oil higher, the United States will be the largest oil producer of 2019.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 8 years ago

Tesla to Cut Workforce by 7%

Tesla's CEO said he could cut his workforce 7%, even though the company needs to increase production of its inexpensive Model 3. He did not make it clear how he could both cut staff…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 8 years ago

Thursday’s Biggest Winners and Losers in the S&P 500

Thursday was a positive day for the broad U.S. markets. This was another solid day for the major exchanges, after starting out the day on a negative note. Even though earnings season is just…

Chris Lange · 8 years ago