Consumer Confidence Continues to Improve in August
Overall, consumer confidence continued to improve in August, though there were mixed readings in the latest report.
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Dallas Fed Survey Shows Inflation Move
The Dallas Fed released its monthly report on the Texas manufacturing outlook. In general the survey indicates a sunnier outlook, with large gains in two categories that could signal rising inflation.
Texas Flood: More Than a Song Title
In Houston and other Texas cities hit hard by tropical storm Harvey, more than 60% of properties could be flooded as the storm dumps more rain on the saturated region.
Houston by the Numbers: The City’s Demographics and Economy
Houston, flooded by Hurricane Harvey, is the fourth largest city in the United States by population, and it also is a huge city, geographically.
5 Tips That Could Help You Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Living paycheck to paycheck is more common than you might think. Here are some tips that could help get you out of that rut.
Yellen Boosts Financial Reforms, Stays Mum on Monetary Policy
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen defended the financial reforms put in place following the financial crisis, but kept quiet on interest rates and reducing the Fed's borrowing. Markets reacted negatively.
What Does the Betting Market Say About US Politics?
How strongly do you believe in your opinions about U.S. politics? Enough to place a small wager on whether your're right? Now you can, and help researchers as well.
Durable Goods Orders Tumbled to 3-Year Low in July
The July report on durable goods orders came in lower than an already weak projection to the biggest month-over-month dip in nearly three years.
Hurricane Harvey Threatens Up to $40 Billion in Damages
As Category 3 Hurricane Harvey moves toward the Texas Coast, estimates of damage have been put as high as $40 billion in the cost of residential reconstruction.
As Arctic Ice Melts, First Tanker Travels Across Top of the World
The Arctic ice has become uneven enough, and thin enough, that a tanker has crossed over the area without the help of an ice cutter or other ships.
Weekly Jobless Claims Tick Higher but Remain Incredibly Low
The U.S. Department of Labor has released its view on weekly jobless claims with another incredibly low number.
Tropical Storm Hurtles Toward Texas, Threatens to Strengthen to Category 3 Hurricane
Tropical Storm Harvey is expected to strengthen into a hurricane before it makes landfall late Friday along the Texas Gulf Coast, sending gasoline prices higher and causing airlines to prepare for flight disruptions.
Fitch Ratings Warns on US AAA Debt Rating
Fitch Ratings has warned that the U.S. AAA debt rating is in jeopardy if the debt ceiling is not raised before it reaches its upper limit, now expected sometime in early October.
Well-Being Level Improves for Baby Boom Women but Has Stalled for Later Generations
The level of well-being of American women from the baby boom generation has risen, but that momentum has not carried over into subsequent generations, according to a new report.
Was the Greece Credit Rating Upgrade Ignored?
Late on Friday came word that Fitch Ratings raised the credit rating for Greece to B- from CCC and that its view is Outlook Positive.