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Jon C. Ogg | Sep 2, 2020 at 10:17 AM EDT

Did ADP Just Accidentally Trash the Employment Recovery?

The financial markets just got a small glimpse of what to expect from Friday's key U.S. Department of Labor report…

Jon C. Ogg | Sep 1, 2020 at 10:37 AM EDT

Manufacturing Levels Continued to Improve in August

The economy may have fallen into an instant and deep recession in 2020, but economic activity is continuing to come…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Sep 1, 2020 at 6:39 AM EDT

Why These Countries Will Not Have Clean Air Again

The air quality index has been so high for so long that in some nations, it is unlikely to get…

Paul Ausick | Aug 31, 2020 at 10:55 AM EDT

US Drivers Returning to the Road More Quickly in Red States

Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States in March, miles traveled on U.S. roads and highways have fallen sharply.…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Aug 29, 2020 at 8:30 AM EDT

The Layoff Economy Returns

Weekly jobless claims remain high, a sign the companies are cutting workers even as the headlines tout recovery. The layoff…

Paul Ausick | Aug 28, 2020 at 2:00 PM EDT

August US Consumer Sentiment Adds 5th Month to String of Lows

The University of Michigan survey of consumer sentiment rose month over month in August but remains sharply lower than a…

Jon C. Ogg | Aug 28, 2020 at 10:41 AM EDT

After New Zealand, Global Stock Exchanges Face Reminder of Cyberattack Risks

The risks of cyberattacks on stock exchanges, banking systems and global financial systems are not new. If targets are lucky,…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Aug 28, 2020 at 6:41 AM EDT

Return of the Zombie Foreclosure: Taking Over Homes Where No One Lives

So-called zombie foreclosures were part of the mortgage landscape in the Great Recession, and new research shows that they are…

Paul Ausick | Aug 27, 2020 at 10:15 AM EDT

US GDP Forecast Little-Changed as Fed Adopts New Policy on Interest Rates

The second estimate of second-quarter U.S. GDP was only slightly better than the first estimate, but a new statement on…

Jon C. Ogg | Aug 26, 2020 at 2:39 PM EDT

Will Fed Chairman Jerome Powell Bring Talk of Stagflation to the Economy?

In the midst of the worst recession of a lifetime, the Federal Reserve has built up a balance sheet of…

Jon C. Ogg | Aug 25, 2020 at 10:51 AM EDT

Big Drop in Consumer Confidence Makes S&P 500 All-Time High Hard to Justify

The Conference Board has released some disappointing data regarding the confidence of American consumers.

Douglas A. McIntyre | Aug 23, 2020 at 7:19 AM EDT

This State Had an Unemployment Rate of 16.1% Last Month

The economic disaster brought on by COVID1-19 has caused millions of people to lose their jobs. Unemployment nationwide was 10.2%…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Aug 22, 2020 at 8:53 AM EDT

This State’s Unemployment Rate Is Only 4.5%

Unemployment in the United States will remain high for months, if not longer. Utah is fortunate to have a job…

Jon C. Ogg | Aug 21, 2020 at 10:25 AM EDT

Business Activity Rises for the First Time Since February

Overall business activity from services and manufacturing operations in the United States is showing some pre-coronavirus strength, according to IHS…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Aug 20, 2020 at 6:18 AM EDT

Martha McSally Battered in Arizona Senate Race

One of the greatest risks the Republican party faces this election year is that the Democrats take a majority in…

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Economy Articles

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Did ADP Just Accidentally Trash the Employment Recovery?

Manufacturing Levels Continued to Improve in August

Why These Countries Will Not Have Clean Air Again

US Drivers Returning to the Road More Quickly in Red States

The Layoff Economy Returns

August US Consumer Sentiment Adds 5th Month to String of Lows

After New Zealand, Global Stock Exchanges Face Reminder of Cyberattack Risks

Return of the Zombie Foreclosure: Taking Over Homes Where No One Lives

US GDP Forecast Little-Changed as Fed Adopts New Policy on Interest Rates

Will Fed Chairman Jerome Powell Bring Talk of Stagflation to the Economy?

Big Drop in Consumer Confidence Makes S&P 500 All-Time High Hard to Justify

This State Had an Unemployment Rate of 16.1% Last Month

This State’s Unemployment Rate Is Only 4.5%

Business Activity Rises for the First Time Since February

Martha McSally Battered in Arizona Senate Race

Retired and Considering Remarrying? Five Questions That Determine Whether You Should

The Fed Just Triggered a Sharp Tech-Sector Sell-Off: Here Is the 1 Dirt-Cheap Financial Disruptor I’m Buying Hand Over Fist

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Retired and Considering Remarrying? Five Questions That Determine Whether You Should

He Wants to Spend Retirement Restoring Classic Cars. How Large a Portfolio Does He Need?

Retired and Considering Remarrying? Five Questions That Determine Whether You Should

The Fed Just Triggered a Sharp Tech-Sector Sell-Off: Here Is the 1 Dirt-Cheap Financial Disruptor I’m Buying Hand Over Fist

Economy Articles

All Economy Articles

Did ADP Just Accidentally Trash the Employment Recovery?

Manufacturing Levels Continued to Improve in August

Why These Countries Will Not Have Clean Air Again

US Drivers Returning to the Road More Quickly in Red States

The Layoff Economy Returns

August US Consumer Sentiment Adds 5th Month to String of Lows

After New Zealand, Global Stock Exchanges Face Reminder of Cyberattack Risks

Return of the Zombie Foreclosure: Taking Over Homes Where No One Lives

US GDP Forecast Little-Changed as Fed Adopts New Policy on Interest Rates

Will Fed Chairman Jerome Powell Bring Talk of Stagflation to the Economy?

Big Drop in Consumer Confidence Makes S&P 500 All-Time High Hard to Justify

This State Had an Unemployment Rate of 16.1% Last Month

This State’s Unemployment Rate Is Only 4.5%

Business Activity Rises for the First Time Since February

Martha McSally Battered in Arizona Senate Race

Retired and Considering Remarrying? Five Questions That Determine Whether You Should

The Fed Just Triggered a Sharp Tech-Sector Sell-Off: Here Is the 1 Dirt-Cheap Financial Disruptor I’m Buying Hand Over Fist

He Wants to Spend Retirement Restoring Classic Cars. How Large a Portfolio Does He Need?

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