Fed Index Points to Slower Growth in April
April saw slower growth than March as declines were seen in the production-related indicators of Chicago Fed National Activity Index.
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China Says the US Did Not Drive Its Growth
Many economists who analyze global GDP trends would argue strongly that the U.S. is largely responsible for China’s growth in recent decades. America has turned to China’s massive and inexpensive factory sector to make…
Consumer Sentiment Rises Strongly Ahead of Tariff Fears
If you listened to certain factions of mainstream media, the tariffs against China might have you fearing that a full-blown recession is coming on the back of an all-out trade war. Apparently, consumer sentiment…
Small Business Optimism Perks Up Strong US Economy
The small business optimism index rose to its highest level since December following a strong first-quarter for the U.S. economy.
China Lowering US Treasury Debt Holdings Brings More Risk to China Than US
Just as China has more to lose than the United States in a trade war, it has more to potentially lose than the United States if it decides to dump its U.S. Treasury holdings…
Weak Retail Sales May Sour GDP Growth Targets for the Second Quarter of 2019
Retail sales are often volatile on a monthly reporting basis, and the markets are getting to deal with a fresh round of negative news when it comes to the consumer spending habits of Americans.
Parrots Escape Humans, Live in the Wild in 23 States
Domesticated parrots are escaping their owners. The trend is so widespread that parrots live in the wild in many parts of the United States.
These Are the States With Most to Lose in China Trade War
If the trade war between China and the United States becomes even larger, huge sections of the American economy will be affected and, in some cases, deeply harmed.
Can You Guess America’s Favorite Federal Agency?
The reputation of the federal government is often rated poorly. Members of Congress get poor grades too. However, the reputations of federal government agencies vary widely. One of the most troubled agencies, financially, recently…
China Op-ed Says It Will Not Succumb to US Pressure
The Chinese sent a message to the world about trade talks with the United States via an op-ed piece in the People's Daily, a government-controlled medium.
US Lags in Giving Young Americans 21st Century Skills
A new OECD report on skills development focuses on the need to ensure that adults have the digital skills they need to thrive in the years ahead. The United States scores well in some…
US Export-Import Bank’s Future Still Cloudy
Wednesday's appointment of three new members of the board of directors for the U.S. Export-Import Bank enables the bank to make and guarantee loans of more than $10 million, its first such opportunity in…
Growing Number of Teachers Take on a Second Job to Make Ends Meet
More U.S. teachers are taking on second jobs not just to supplement their incomes, but to make ends meet.
American CEOs Are Back to Keeping Their Jobs
The record-shattering pace of CEO departures in 2019 took a breather in April.
Tariffs Are Much Worse for China Than US and This Is Why
It would be silly to predict that a trade war with China would have no impact on the broad economy and the markets at all. It just might not be the end of the…