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Trey Thoelcke | Aug 29, 2014 at 10:20 AM EDT

Chicago Business Barometer Rebounds in August

The Chicago Purchasing Manager Index (PMI) rose more-than-expected last month to a seasonally adjusted 64.3.

Paul Ausick | Aug 29, 2014 at 9:20 AM EDT

Decline in Consumer Spending Raises Concern for Deflation

Bureau of Economic Analysis data show that personal income in July grew by 0.2% month-over-month, but personal spending fell by…

Paul Ausick | Aug 29, 2014 at 8:05 AM EDT

40-Hour Workweek Actually 47 Hours Long

Only about four of 10 U.S. workers actually work a 9-to-5, 40-hour a week job. A full 50% say they…

Chris Lange | Aug 28, 2014 at 10:30 AM EDT

Weekly Jobless Claims Little Changed

The U.S. Department of Labor released the data on weekly jobless claims Thursday morning, and the number remains virtually unchanged.

Chris Lange | Aug 28, 2014 at 9:55 AM EDT

Corporate Profits, Exports Boost US GDP

The first revision to real gross domestic product for the second quarter was reported Thursday morning.

Paul Ausick | Aug 27, 2014 at 2:25 PM EDT

LA Minimum Wage Could Be Among Highest in U.S.

ThinkstockLos Angeles could become the third California city to take action on a proposal to raise its minimum wage. The…

Chris Lange | Aug 27, 2014 at 7:40 AM EDT

Will the 4% GDP for Q2 Hold Up in Thursday’s Revision?

The first revision to real GDP for the second quarter of 2014 will be reported Thursday morning.

Jon C. Ogg | Aug 26, 2014 at 1:25 PM EDT

Is Higher Credit Card Debt Increasing Risks of Another Subprime Bubble?

The National Consumer Trends Credit Report shows that credit card debt is increasing across all the largest metro areas in…

Paul Ausick | Aug 26, 2014 at 12:35 PM EDT

Companies That Have Cut Their U.S. Tax Bills the Most

These companies have cut their effective tax rates the most and boosted their net income at the same time.

Jon C. Ogg | Aug 26, 2014 at 10:30 AM EDT

Consumer Confidence Strength Driven by Today Rather Than Tomorrow

The Conference Board has released its reading on Consumer confidence for the month of August.

Chris Lange | Aug 26, 2014 at 8:55 AM EDT

Durable Goods Gain of 22.6% Only Huge in the Headline

Durable goods orders for July were reported Tuesday morning, but do not let the headline number fool you.

Jon C. Ogg | Aug 25, 2014 at 9:30 AM EDT

Chicago Fed National Activity Index Improves Further

The Chicago Fed National Activity Index rose to +0.39 in the month of July, and the reading from June was…

Jon C. Ogg | Aug 23, 2014 at 9:40 AM EDT

Yellen’s Rate Hike Meatball: Other Fed Presidents vs. Fed Funds Futures

Sometimes the markets just can't trust what Federal Reserve and central bank officials say individually.

Paul Ausick | Aug 22, 2014 at 11:00 AM EDT

Yellen Sees Negative Labor Market, Undermines Rate Hike Chances

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen reminded the audience at the Federal Reserve's annual retreat in Jackson, Wy., that the labor…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Aug 22, 2014 at 6:50 AM EDT

Ebola Outbreak and Liberian Economy by the Numbers

Among the world's poorest nations, Liberia has not nearly enough economic resources to battle the Ebola outbreak.

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Chicago Business Barometer Rebounds in August

Decline in Consumer Spending Raises Concern for Deflation

40-Hour Workweek Actually 47 Hours Long

Weekly Jobless Claims Little Changed

Corporate Profits, Exports Boost US GDP

LA Minimum Wage Could Be Among Highest in U.S.

Will the 4% GDP for Q2 Hold Up in Thursday’s Revision?

Is Higher Credit Card Debt Increasing Risks of Another Subprime Bubble?

Companies That Have Cut Their U.S. Tax Bills the Most

Consumer Confidence Strength Driven by Today Rather Than Tomorrow

Durable Goods Gain of 22.6% Only Huge in the Headline

Chicago Fed National Activity Index Improves Further

Yellen’s Rate Hike Meatball: Other Fed Presidents vs. Fed Funds Futures

Yellen Sees Negative Labor Market, Undermines Rate Hike Chances

Ebola Outbreak and Liberian Economy by the Numbers

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Economy Articles

All Economy Articles

Chicago Business Barometer Rebounds in August

Decline in Consumer Spending Raises Concern for Deflation

40-Hour Workweek Actually 47 Hours Long

Weekly Jobless Claims Little Changed

Corporate Profits, Exports Boost US GDP

LA Minimum Wage Could Be Among Highest in U.S.

Will the 4% GDP for Q2 Hold Up in Thursday’s Revision?

Is Higher Credit Card Debt Increasing Risks of Another Subprime Bubble?

Companies That Have Cut Their U.S. Tax Bills the Most

Consumer Confidence Strength Driven by Today Rather Than Tomorrow

Durable Goods Gain of 22.6% Only Huge in the Headline

Chicago Fed National Activity Index Improves Further

Yellen’s Rate Hike Meatball: Other Fed Presidents vs. Fed Funds Futures

Yellen Sees Negative Labor Market, Undermines Rate Hike Chances

Ebola Outbreak and Liberian Economy by the Numbers

The Only Asset Guaranteeing Me a Positive Real Return Right Now

Eli Lilly Has a $100 Billion Revenue Story in the Making, 18% Upside Ahead

Walmart Just Cratered Almost 10% in a Week. This Retail CEO Says the Holidays Will Prove Everyone Wrong.

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