Consumer Sentiment Turns Positive Again
After a rocky first week of 2020, consumer sentiment has once again turned positive, according to analysts at Morning Consult.
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Global Economy Expected to Improve Slightly, Still Constrained: IMF
The IMF on Tuesday released the latest revision of its World Economic Outlook, just in time for the start of the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Over Half Of US CEOs See Declining Economy This Year
The most notable finding of the PricewaterhouseCoopers 23rd CEO survey is that six in 10 of them believe there will be a global growth decline within the next 12 months.
IMF Turns Negative
The new Global Economic Outlook from the International Monetary Fund strikes a positive tone at first. It then piles on all the threats to the global economy.
As US-China Trade Deal Is Signed, China’s Slower Growth Comes Into Focus
With a slowing economy and with trade tensions with the United States high in 2019, China's growth rate came in at 30-year lows.
Holiday Retail Sales Growth Were Better Than Many Troubled Retailers Are Suggesting
It is rather important to evaluate retail sales when it comes to the broader economy. Somewhere close to 70% of total U.S. gross domestic product is tied to spending at the consumer level.
How $253 Trillion in Total Global Debt Measures Against the United States
The Institute of International Finance has issued its latest outlook on debt. 24/7 Wall St. wanted to put some of the overgrowing debt into context in U.S. terms.
$45 Billion in US Weather Losses Is Lowest in 3 Years
The United States suffered from 14 major weather events costing at least $1 billion each in 2019. That's just two fewer than the number of similar events in 2017, but the total dollar damage…
US Greenhouse Gas Emissions Dropped in 2019
Greenhouse gas emissions declined year over year in 2019, due almost entirely to a sharp decline in the use of coal to generate electricity.
Consumer Sentiment Remains Strong in First Week of 2020 Despite Middle East Conflicts
The weekly index of consumer sentiment from Morning Consult shows consumers continue to be upbeat.
Why No Major Interest Rate Changes Should Be Expected in 2020
24/7 Wall St. wanted to take a look at where interest rates are heading in 2020, which pertains to credit market metrics for consumers and businesses alike.
The 10 Worst States for Boomers to Live In
As more baby boomers retire from their jobs in the coming years, where they live, or choose to live, can have a major impact on their golden years.
Many Tourism Business Are Unaffected by the Bushfires in Australia
Tourism is a significant part of Australia's national economy, and while the government does not want travelers to cancel their plans, officials are also trying to be realistic.
It’s 119 Degrees in This Town Today
Typically, the highest temperatures at any given time are in India, Iran or other places that are blazing hot during much of the year. The highest temperatures in the world today are in towns…
How Interest Rates Could Change in 2020
With inflation remaining low and the Federal Reserve unlikely to make any changes to the funds rate, here's what's in store for interest rates on mortgages, car loans and other personal finance accounts.