This Is the State Where the Most Children Are Homeschooled
Some children actually learn primarily from their parents, perhaps with the aid of tutors. They do not interact with traditional schools at all. In Alaska, this number is particularly high.
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Despite Rising COVID-19 Cases, Chicago Fed Shows National Economic Recovery Continuing Into Summer
The overall trends were better in enough categories that the July data may not be as soft as it might seem today.
The Upcoming Deep Trouble for the Economy and the Markets
The equity markets will start to fall as parts of the economy shut down again and it becomes clear that as many as 15 million lost jobs cannot be replaced.
Mixed Reports on US Manufacturing, Retail Sales, Jobs Weigh on Stocks
Economic reports on unemployment claims, manufacturing, and retail sales present a mixed view on how the United States is coping with the COVID-19 pandemic.
European Commission Expects GDP to Drop 8.7%
The European Commission cut its gross domestic product forecast for 2020. Its economists expect an 8.7% drop this year. This is a downward revision of its last forecast. GDP is expected, the body said,…
The V-Shaped Recovery Won’t Happen
There has been a perception among optimistic economists that after battered second-quarter GDP figures growth will begin to blossom at the end of the third quarter into next year. The unemployment rate will recover…
Asia’s Economy to Shrink for the First Time ‘in Living Memory’
It is 90 years since Asia started growing economically, and that period has come to an end, according to the International Monetary Fund.
CEO Economic Outlook Plunges in Q2
The Business Roundtable released results its second-quarter CEO survey, noting that the quarter's index score was the lowest in more than a decade.
For Europe, 300 Million Tourist Visits at Risk
Tourism, a mainstay of the European economies for decades, has started to wither. It almost certainly will not return to the levels of the past several years for a very long time.
US Consumer Sentiment Edges Higher in June Survey
The University of Michigan index of consumer sentiment rose for the second month in a row in June, but remains about 20% lower than at the same point last year.
Personal Income Pulls Back as Government Benefits Weaken
Despite a massive recovery in the stock market and trillions of dollars of stimulus, the U.S. economy is firmly in a recession. Friday’s round of economic numbers seemed to reflect this.
Durable Goods Report Shines Despite Pandemic Woes
The U.S. Census Bureau released its May advance report on durable good manufacturers’ shipments, inventories and orders on Thursday morning.
Q1 GDP Fails to Impress or Surprise
The U.S. economy shrank by 5% during the first quarter, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
White Supremacy and Inequality in Silicon Valley
A new study shines a light on inequality among racial and ethnic groups in the Silicon Valley.
These 8 Counties Are Named After Robert E. Lee
The controversy over statues of Confederate generals and military bases named after them extends well beyond these to the names of towns, streets, schools and counties.