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Jon C. Ogg | Jun 28, 2018 at 9:50 AM EDT

Even at Almost $20 Trillion, US GDP Growth Slower Than Expected So Far in 2018

It appears that consumer spending, which makes up the majority of U.S. GDP, was weaker than had been expected in…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jun 28, 2018 at 7:20 AM EDT

West Virginia Is America’s Least Psychopathic State

A researcher has come up with a test that shows which states are most and least "psychopathic." For some reason,…

Jon C. Ogg | Jun 27, 2018 at 9:40 AM EDT

Volatility Continues in Durable Goods in May

The monthly reports on durable goods can be quite volatile, disappointing in a strong economy or soaring even in a…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jun 27, 2018 at 6:30 AM EDT

China Suggests It Will Support Its Companies Against Tariffs

Among the advantages of a nation with a central government controlled by one ruling party is that local organizations can…

Paul Ausick | Jun 26, 2018 at 1:25 PM EDT

CBO Projects US Debt Repayment to Exceed Social Security Spending by 2048

The Congressional Budget Office Tuesday projected that U.S. debt repayment will equal Social Security spending by 2048.

Paul Ausick | Jun 25, 2018 at 12:15 PM EDT

Texas Economic Growth Slowing as Prices, Wages Rise

The Dallas Fed published its June manufacturing report Monday morning. The state's manufacturing activity continues to rise but at a…

Paul Ausick | Jun 21, 2018 at 9:05 AM EDT

111 Million Tons of Plastic With Nowhere to Go

New research from the University of Georgia estimates that by 2030 a total of 111 million tons of plastic waste…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jun 21, 2018 at 6:45 AM EDT

47 Million Americans Will Travel on July 4th Weekend

A robust economy and gasoline prices that have reversed their increase will help boost travel over the July 4th holiday…

Paul Ausick | Jun 20, 2018 at 9:20 AM EDT

CEOs Send Message on New Trump Tariffs: Wrong and Harmful

The Business Roundtable late Tuesday issued a statement opposing President Trump's proposal to add $200 billion in additional tariffs on…

Chris Lange | Jun 19, 2018 at 12:25 PM EDT

Are Millennials Skimping on Tips?

About 10% of millennials say they usually leave nothing as a tip for a server when dining out at a…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jun 19, 2018 at 6:20 AM EDT

As Trump Threatens $200 Billion in New Tariffs, China Rattles Saber

As the Trump administration threatened tariffs of $200 billion on China imports, the People's Republic was quick to react.

Paul Ausick | Jun 15, 2018 at 11:43 AM EDT

Trump Enacts Tariffs, China Ready to Fire Back

President Trump on Friday morning announced tariffs on 1,102 products imported from China. The Middle Kingdom was quick to respond…

Paul Ausick | Jun 15, 2018 at 10:53 AM EDT

June Consumer Sentiment Up, But Expectations Waver

The University of Michigan's preliminary report on consumer sentiment for June rose slightly month over month and the year-over-year level…

Paul Ausick | Jun 14, 2018 at 10:39 AM EDT

Retail Spending Soars in May: Census Bureau

The Census Bureau reported Thursday that year-over-year retail sales soared nearly 6% in May. With only a couple of exceptions,…

Paul Ausick | Jun 14, 2018 at 9:45 AM EDT

ECB Leaves Interest Rate Alone, Says Asset Purchase Program to End This Year

In Riga, Latvia, this morning, the European Central Bank announced that it will leave its 0% interest rate unchanged. The…

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Economy Articles

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Even at Almost $20 Trillion, US GDP Growth Slower Than Expected So Far in 2018

West Virginia Is America’s Least Psychopathic State

Volatility Continues in Durable Goods in May

China Suggests It Will Support Its Companies Against Tariffs

CBO Projects US Debt Repayment to Exceed Social Security Spending by 2048

Texas Economic Growth Slowing as Prices, Wages Rise

111 Million Tons of Plastic With Nowhere to Go

47 Million Americans Will Travel on July 4th Weekend

CEOs Send Message on New Trump Tariffs: Wrong and Harmful

Are Millennials Skimping on Tips?

As Trump Threatens $200 Billion in New Tariffs, China Rattles Saber

Trump Enacts Tariffs, China Ready to Fire Back

June Consumer Sentiment Up, But Expectations Waver

Retail Spending Soars in May: Census Bureau

ECB Leaves Interest Rate Alone, Says Asset Purchase Program to End This Year

The After-Tax 401(k) Move That Lets High Earners Shelter $36,250 More in a Roth Every Year in 2026

‘Chances Are He Will’: Suze Orman Warns a Worried Mom That Her Will Won’t Protect Her Daughters

Her Husband Died at 48. His Survivor Benefit Pays $2,300 a Month, More Than the Check She Earned Herself.

The After-Tax 401(k) Move That Lets High Earners Shelter $36,250 More in a Roth Every Year in 2026

'Chances Are He Will': Suze Orman Warns a Worried Mom That Her Will Won't Protect Her Daughters

The After-Tax 401(k) Move That Lets High Earners Shelter $36,250 More in a Roth Every Year in 2026

‘Chances Are He Will’: Suze Orman Warns a Worried Mom That Her Will Won’t Protect Her Daughters

Economy Articles

All Economy Articles

Even at Almost $20 Trillion, US GDP Growth Slower Than Expected So Far in 2018

West Virginia Is America’s Least Psychopathic State

Volatility Continues in Durable Goods in May

China Suggests It Will Support Its Companies Against Tariffs

CBO Projects US Debt Repayment to Exceed Social Security Spending by 2048

Texas Economic Growth Slowing as Prices, Wages Rise

111 Million Tons of Plastic With Nowhere to Go

47 Million Americans Will Travel on July 4th Weekend

CEOs Send Message on New Trump Tariffs: Wrong and Harmful

Are Millennials Skimping on Tips?

As Trump Threatens $200 Billion in New Tariffs, China Rattles Saber

Trump Enacts Tariffs, China Ready to Fire Back

June Consumer Sentiment Up, But Expectations Waver

Retail Spending Soars in May: Census Bureau

ECB Leaves Interest Rate Alone, Says Asset Purchase Program to End This Year

The After-Tax 401(k) Move That Lets High Earners Shelter $36,250 More in a Roth Every Year in 2026

‘Chances Are He Will’: Suze Orman Warns a Worried Mom That Her Will Won’t Protect Her Daughters

Her Husband Died at 48. His Survivor Benefit Pays $2,300 a Month, More Than the Check She Earned Herself.

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