China’s PMI Growth Dips Toward Zero
The trade war with the United States apparently has hurt China's manufacturing sector, judging by its PMI reading for October.
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Europe GDP Growth Moves Toward Zero
While much of the economic world has its eyes on the effect on gross domestic product of a trade war between China and the United States, the world's other leading economy, that of the…
Companies Expect Distracted Workers for Midterm Elections, Says Survey
This year, Americans are riveted on the outcome of the midterm elections, which are held between the presidential elections, more so than in other years. Companies are anticipating heightened interest in this election cycle,…
Consumer Confidence Roars to 18-Year High Ahead of Holidays
The U.S. economy continues to be a mighty engine. Consumer confidence reached an 18-year high this month.
Consumer Confidence Kept Rising in October, Now at 18-Year High
The Conference Board reported Tuesday that consumer confidence rose again in October as U.S. consumers retain a positive outlook based largely on solid employment prospects.
Dallas Fed Reports Texas Manufacturing Growth Slowing
The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas reported Monday that expansion is continuing in Texas manufacturing but at a slower pace than in previous months.
Youth Homelessness Hits Rural Teens Hardest
Recent research indicates that the prevalence of youth homelessness is about the same in both rural and urban areas of the country. But rural youth face more challenges in escaping homelessness than their urban…
German Debt Rating Stays at Highest Level
S&P recently issued its latest opinion of German debt, giving it the highest grade possible. It also said the rating was "stable."
S&P Holds UK Rating Steady but With Negative Outlook
S&P has held its rating of the United Kingdom at AA/A-1+. It is the second highest grade S&P gives sovereign debt. However, the ratings agency’s outlook for the debt is “negative, a reflection of…
October Consumer Sentiment Stumbles Over Slow Wage Growth
The final October report on consumer sentiment showed a decline in U.S. consumers' confidence in both the current economy and in their expectations for the future.
GDP Growth Rate Slows Down to 3.5%
U.S. GDP grew by 3.5% in the third quarter, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis' first estimate. Total GDP topped $20.6 trillion, but growth was slower than in the second quarter.
What Matters Most in Q3 GDP
Friday will be showtime for the first reading on third-quarter gross domestic product, which is the ultimate measurement of the U.S. economy.
10 Most Expensive World Series Tickets of Last 10 Years
Breaking a 108-year-old curse is enough to make fans pay whatever it takes to win the World Series. And that’s just what happened in 2016, when the Chicago Cubs broke the oldest World Series…
The Gender Pay Gap May Not Close in This Century
The gender pay gap is narrowing in the United States but at a snail's pace. Women currently earn about 80% of what men earn with the same education and years of experience.
Why Q3 GDP Report Already May Be Second Fiddle to Q4 Outlook
While President Trump is hoping for another healthy gain in GDP, the real issue already may be beyond what happened in the third quarter.