Why Is Utah the Worst State for Women?
When 24/7 Wall St. did an analysis of the worst states for women based on several factors, the very worst state turned out to be Utah.
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Newest first · Page 248Imports and Exports Not Lending a Hand to Fed’s Inflation Hope
Courtesy Maersk LineThe Federal Reserve may have less and less inflationary data to lend any credence to its rate hike desires. That is unfortunate by many of our views, but nothing lasts forever. Import…
FOMC Minutes Reconfirm Dovish Stance, With Volatility & China Prevailing
ThinkstockIf you were looking for one last look at what the Federal Reserve was and may still be thinking about when to raise interest rates, the Minutes of the September 16 to 17 FOMC…
Will the FOMC Minutes Matter?
The financial markets will get another look at the Federal Reserve's minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) on Thursday.
Why Milwaukee Is the Worst City for Black Americans
Milwaukee is the worst city for black Americans because, among other things, the unemployment rate among the group in the city is over 17%.
IMF Confirms Slower Global GDP Growth Targets in 2015 and 2016
When Christine Lagarde of the International Monetary Fund spoke last week, it had all the hallmarks of a precursor to a downgrade of the the agency's global growth targets.
US Trade Deficit Grew Handily in August
Courtesy Maersk LineThe reading on international trade, known as the U.S. trade deficit to those who have been watching the reading since the 1980s and 1990s, came in at -$48.3 billion in the month…
Why Is Maryland America’s Richest State?
Maryland's poverty rate is the second lowest of all states, an example of the difference between the state's economic health compared to most of the country.
Why Does Midland Texas Have the Fastest Growing Economy in the US?
The economy of Midland, Texas, grew last year by more than twice the rate of the metro area with the next largest economic growth.
Why Is Detroit the Most Dangerous City in US?
Despite crime dropping in the city for three consecutive years, Detroit remains the most dangerous city in America.
Should the Fed Add Financial Stability to Its Mandates?
Should the Federal Reserve replace its dual-mandate with a three-part mandate, adding financial stability to its existing mandates for price stability and maximum employment?
Mixed Reports Seen in ISM and PMI Manufacturing Data
Two additional reports on manufacturing were released on Thursday, with a smell of slowdown still lingering in the air.
IMF Tips Hand on Lower Global GDP Forecast
Has Christine Lagarde just made a pre-downgrade announcement to avoid making any waves when the IMF downgrades global growth next week?
Fitch Lowers Global Growth Estimates Due to Emerging Markets
Echoing others before it, a fresh report from Fitch Ratings has lowered its global economic outlook for 2015.
Credit Managers Showing High Concerns in Monthly Credit Report
The monthly reports from the National Association of Credit Management (NACM) rarely get noticed at all by investors and economists, but this should be watched closer than it is currently.