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Paul Ausick | May 7, 2018 at 8:40 AM EDT

Volcanoes Line West Coast and Alaska

Last week's volcanic eruption at Kilauea has so far destroyed at least 26 homes and threatens many others. The entire…

Paul Ausick | May 3, 2018 at 10:55 AM EDT

March Factory Orders Rise 1.6%, Up 7.7% Year to Date

New orders for U.S. manufactured goods rose by 1.6% in March and were up 7.7% year over year for the…

Jon C. Ogg | May 2, 2018 at 2:34 PM EDT

The FOMC May Have Just Blinked Over Not Getting Too Carried Away With Interest Rate Hikes

Many investors seem to get scared going into some Federal Reserve meetings, particularly when we are in a period of…

Jon C. Ogg | May 1, 2018 at 11:10 AM EDT

Differing Views on Strength in US Manufacturing Sector for April

Economists and investors just got to see two fresh views on the U.S. manufacturing segment of the economy. While growth…

Paul Ausick | Apr 27, 2018 at 11:10 AM EDT

April Consumer Sentiment Weighs Tax Cuts vs Tariffs

The final April consumer sentiment index reading from the University of Michigan was down more than 2% month over month…

Jon C. Ogg | Apr 27, 2018 at 10:35 AM EDT

Why US GDP Is About to Hit $20 Trillion

What should stand out in the latest GDP report is that the U.S. economy is about to hit $20 trillion…

Jon C. Ogg | Apr 26, 2018 at 3:37 PM EDT

Colleges Skirting Regulations by Encouraging Delays on Student Loan Payments

It is no secret that the United States is heavily bogged down with student debt. A recent Federal Reserve study…

Jon C. Ogg | Apr 26, 2018 at 11:25 AM EDT

Was Durable Goods Report Strong Enough to Boost GDP?

If there is one economic report that can be very volatile and can come in well above or well below…

Paul Ausick | Apr 24, 2018 at 12:40 PM EDT

Spending for Mother’s Day Holiday to Top $23 Billion

The National Retail Federation estimates spending on Mother's Day gifts this year will top $23 billion for only the second…

Trey Thoelcke | Apr 24, 2018 at 6:55 AM EDT

Interest Rates Just Surged and Could Go Even Higher by Week’s End

Interest rates rocketed higher to start the week. The next jolt to the bond market though might come by the…

Paul Ausick | Apr 23, 2018 at 11:25 AM EDT

Walmart CEO’s Salary Is 1,188 Times the Median Employee’s

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon's pay last year was 1,188 times the pay of a median company employee. That's way above…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Apr 22, 2018 at 5:59 AM EDT

IMF Warns Of Another Global Financial Fiasco, If…

The IMF posted its comments last week as the organization marked the 10th anniversary of the global financial meltdown. Whether…

Paul Ausick | Apr 18, 2018 at 10:40 AM EDT

IMF Economic Outlook Mixed on Growth, Future Risks

The April 2018 update to the IMF's World Economic Outlook includes some upbeat forecasts for near-term economic growth but warns…

Jon C. Ogg | Apr 17, 2018 at 12:55 PM EDT

Why There Is Still Way Too Much Capacity to Show Robust Economic Growth

The Federal Reserve released its March reading for industrial production and capacity utilization. Some sources look strong, but also parts…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Apr 17, 2018 at 6:40 AM EDT

China GDP Grows 6.8%, Continues to Race Ahead of US

The so-called China Miracle continues to trump American economic progress and its economic advantage over the United States based on…

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Volcanoes Line West Coast and Alaska

March Factory Orders Rise 1.6%, Up 7.7% Year to Date

The FOMC May Have Just Blinked Over Not Getting Too Carried Away With Interest Rate Hikes

Differing Views on Strength in US Manufacturing Sector for April

April Consumer Sentiment Weighs Tax Cuts vs Tariffs

Why US GDP Is About to Hit $20 Trillion

Colleges Skirting Regulations by Encouraging Delays on Student Loan Payments

Was Durable Goods Report Strong Enough to Boost GDP?

Spending for Mother’s Day Holiday to Top $23 Billion

Interest Rates Just Surged and Could Go Even Higher by Week’s End

Walmart CEO’s Salary Is 1,188 Times the Median Employee’s

IMF Warns Of Another Global Financial Fiasco, If…

IMF Economic Outlook Mixed on Growth, Future Risks

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Economy Articles

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Volcanoes Line West Coast and Alaska

March Factory Orders Rise 1.6%, Up 7.7% Year to Date

The FOMC May Have Just Blinked Over Not Getting Too Carried Away With Interest Rate Hikes

Differing Views on Strength in US Manufacturing Sector for April

April Consumer Sentiment Weighs Tax Cuts vs Tariffs

Why US GDP Is About to Hit $20 Trillion

Colleges Skirting Regulations by Encouraging Delays on Student Loan Payments

Was Durable Goods Report Strong Enough to Boost GDP?

Spending for Mother’s Day Holiday to Top $23 Billion

Interest Rates Just Surged and Could Go Even Higher by Week’s End

Walmart CEO’s Salary Is 1,188 Times the Median Employee’s

IMF Warns Of Another Global Financial Fiasco, If…

IMF Economic Outlook Mixed on Growth, Future Risks

Why There Is Still Way Too Much Capacity to Show Robust Economic Growth

China GDP Grows 6.8%, Continues to Race Ahead of US

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