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Economy Could Lose Over 2 Million Jobs This Year

The December jobs reports received mostly favorable reviews. Employment increased by 233,000 people. The jobless rate dropped to 3.5%, which ties a five-decade low. (These are the states where the unemployment rate is at…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 4 years ago

The 2023 Recession

Most economists questioned some widely followed surveys’ believe there will be a recession this year. Some business executives say the downturn has already started. This recession will have several similarities to most of those…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 4 years ago

The Consumer Price Increase Index

The Consumer Price Index has become the Consumer Price Increase for many Americans. The BLS Consumer Price Index is issued every month. It measures the prices of dozens of items. In most months this…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 4 years ago

Social Security Runs Out in 2033

A new study from the Congressional Budget Office forecasts that outlays for Social Security will top income paid into the fund in 2033. This is often called “running out.” In reality, it will be…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 4 years ago