$45 Billion in US Weather Losses Is Lowest in 3 Years
The United States suffered from 14 major weather events costing at least $1 billion each in 2019. That's just two fewer than the number of similar events in 2017, but the total dollar damage…
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US Greenhouse Gas Emissions Dropped in 2019
Greenhouse gas emissions declined year over year in 2019, due almost entirely to a sharp decline in the use of coal to generate electricity.
Consumer Sentiment Remains Strong in First Week of 2020 Despite Middle East Conflicts
The weekly index of consumer sentiment from Morning Consult shows consumers continue to be upbeat.
Why No Major Interest Rate Changes Should Be Expected in 2020
24/7 Wall St. wanted to take a look at where interest rates are heading in 2020, which pertains to credit market metrics for consumers and businesses alike.
The 10 Worst States for Boomers to Live In
As more baby boomers retire from their jobs in the coming years, where they live, or choose to live, can have a major impact on their golden years.
Many Tourism Business Are Unaffected by the Bushfires in Australia
Tourism is a significant part of Australia's national economy, and while the government does not want travelers to cancel their plans, officials are also trying to be realistic.
It’s 119 Degrees in This Town Today
Typically, the highest temperatures at any given time are in India, Iran or other places that are blazing hot during much of the year. The highest temperatures in the world today are in towns…
How Interest Rates Could Change in 2020
With inflation remaining low and the Federal Reserve unlikely to make any changes to the funds rate, here's what's in store for interest rates on mortgages, car loans and other personal finance accounts.
Why Lost Jobs and Opioids Affected Coal Miners and Autoworkers Differently
Two new studies that looked at opioid-related deaths among workers in two industries hit hard by job losses appear to come to different conclusions about the impact of opioid-related deaths.
Year-End Consumer Sentiment Hits 2-Year High
Consumer sentiment is closing 2019 at a two-year high according to research firm Morning Consult. How long can this go on?
World Population to Hit 7,621,018,958 as New Decade Starts
The world population will be more than 7.62 billion as the clock ticks into the first moments of January 1, 2020, a year-over-year increase of about 1%.
US Population Hits 330,222,422 to Start New Decade
As the clock hits midnight and a new decade begins January 1, the population of the United States will reach more than 330.2 million.
Obama and Trump Tie for Most Admired Man of 2019
Former President Barack Obama and current president Donald Trump were picked by the most Americans as the "person they admired most" in 2019, according to Gallup.
Bloomberg Campaign Buys Ads Above Bloomberg News Google Search
People who put the search term "Bloomberg" into Google will find an ad above the listings for the Bloomberg presidential campaign.
Year-End Consumer Sentiment Reaches Highest Level in Nearly 2 Years
The Morning Consult consumer sentiment index has reached its highest level in nearly two years as holiday season spending continues to outpace last year.