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Paul Ausick | Jun 18, 2014 at 9:10 AM EDT

Americans to Inherit $59 Trillion

ThinkstockIn a 55-year period between 1998 and 2052, some $59 trillion of U.S. wealth will be transferred. That total exceeds…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jun 17, 2014 at 4:25 PM EDT

Ten Most Expensive World Cup Group Stage Tickets

ThinkstockWith the World Cup in full swing, the interest in soccer is at an all time high in the United…

Jon C. Ogg | Jun 17, 2014 at 8:55 AM EDT

Consumer Prices Actually Hit the Fed’s Inflation Target

ThinkstockWhile the producer prices might have shown some fears of deflation, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for May is showing…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jun 17, 2014 at 6:29 AM EDT

Will the U.S. Return to Recession?

By International Monetary Fund [Public domain], via Wikimedia CommonsBarely masked in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) downgrade of U.S. GDP…

Jon C. Ogg | Jun 16, 2014 at 2:35 PM EDT

IMF to U.S.: Make an Orderly Exit to Low Rates, Increase Minimum Wage

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released its 2014 Article IV Consultation with the United States of America. The Article…

Jon C. Ogg | Jun 16, 2014 at 2:00 PM EDT

What to Expect From Yellen and the FOMC This Week

courtesy of the Federal ReserveOver the past week, U.S. and global financial markets have gone from a period of complacency…

Paul Ausick | Jun 16, 2014 at 11:05 AM EDT

IMF Slashes U.S. Growth Estimates

By International Monetary Fund [Public domain], via Wikimedia CommonsThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) cut its GDP growth forecast for the…

Jon C. Ogg | Jun 16, 2014 at 10:05 AM EDT

Industrial Production and Capacity Utilization Both Rise for May

ThinkstockIndustrial production rose by 0.6% in the United States in the month of May, while capacity utilization rose to 79.1%.…

Paul Ausick | Jun 15, 2014 at 9:19 AM EDT

Top 10 Cities for Billionaires

ThinkstockSince the low-point of the Great Recession in March 2009, the total wealth of the world’s billionaires has more than…

Jon C. Ogg | Jun 13, 2014 at 10:15 AM EDT

University of Michigan Sentiment Unexpectedly Drops

ThinkstockThe preliminary reading from the Reuters/University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment report is out at 81.2 for the first look at…

Jon C. Ogg | Jun 13, 2014 at 8:50 AM EDT

Producer Prices Signal Deflation Risk

ThinkstockThe Labor Department has released its Producer Price Index (PPI), a measurement of wholesale inflation. In Friday’s report, that should…

Jon C. Ogg | Jun 12, 2014 at 10:20 AM EDT

Rising Business Inventories Signal Expected Strength Ahead

ThinkstockBusiness inventories rose by 0.6% in the month of April. While this report from the Department of Commerce is reported…

Jon C. Ogg | Jun 12, 2014 at 9:20 AM EDT

May Import and Export Prices Keep Deflation Worries Alive

ThinkstockAre we supposed to be worrying about inflationary pressures or deflationary pressure in the months ahead? That answer is one…

Jon C. Ogg | Jun 12, 2014 at 9:00 AM EDT

Retail Sales in May to Act as GDP Drag

ThinkstockRetail sales in May rose by only 0.3% on the headline data, short of the Dow Jones target of 0.7%…

Jon C. Ogg | Jun 12, 2014 at 8:55 AM EDT

Jobless Claims Tick Higher, With Four-Week Average and Continuing Claims

The U.S. Labor Department is out with yet another weekly jobless claims report. Claims rose by 4,000 to 317,000 in…

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Americans to Inherit $59 Trillion

Ten Most Expensive World Cup Group Stage Tickets

Consumer Prices Actually Hit the Fed’s Inflation Target

Will the U.S. Return to Recession?

IMF to U.S.: Make an Orderly Exit to Low Rates, Increase Minimum Wage

What to Expect From Yellen and the FOMC This Week

IMF Slashes U.S. Growth Estimates

Industrial Production and Capacity Utilization Both Rise for May

Top 10 Cities for Billionaires

University of Michigan Sentiment Unexpectedly Drops

Producer Prices Signal Deflation Risk

Rising Business Inventories Signal Expected Strength Ahead

May Import and Export Prices Keep Deflation Worries Alive

Retail Sales in May to Act as GDP Drag

Jobless Claims Tick Higher, With Four-Week Average and Continuing Claims

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Economy Articles

All Economy Articles

Americans to Inherit $59 Trillion

Ten Most Expensive World Cup Group Stage Tickets

Consumer Prices Actually Hit the Fed’s Inflation Target

Will the U.S. Return to Recession?

IMF to U.S.: Make an Orderly Exit to Low Rates, Increase Minimum Wage

What to Expect From Yellen and the FOMC This Week

IMF Slashes U.S. Growth Estimates

Industrial Production and Capacity Utilization Both Rise for May

Top 10 Cities for Billionaires

University of Michigan Sentiment Unexpectedly Drops

Producer Prices Signal Deflation Risk

Rising Business Inventories Signal Expected Strength Ahead

May Import and Export Prices Keep Deflation Worries Alive

Retail Sales in May to Act as GDP Drag

Jobless Claims Tick Higher, With Four-Week Average and Continuing Claims

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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