The IMF posted its comments last week as the organization marked the 10th anniversary of the global financial meltdown. Whether the warnings are fair or not is another matter The primary advice for the…
The April 2018 update to the IMF's World Economic Outlook includes some upbeat forecasts for near-term economic growth but warns that medium-term growth faces several threats.
The Federal Reserve released its March reading for industrial production and capacity utilization. Some sources look strong, but also parts of the report look less than robust.
The so-called China Miracle continues to trump American economic progress and its economic advantage over the United States based on growth is unlikely to change.
U.S. housholds with credit card debt carry an average balance of nearly $16,000, in addition to mortgages, car loans and student debt totaling another $117,000 on average.
The University of Michigan's preliminary consumer sentiment index for April fell month over month but still remains slightly higher year over year.
It is possible that the Fed has set a course to reverse the policy to keep rates at historic lows as a means to keep the economy growing.
Investors and consumers can breathe a little easier about the inflation onslaught in 2018 that has been feared so much.
Managing Director Christine Lagarde said nations must improve trade relations and long-term financials and build income equality while "the sun is still shining."
The markets are still worried about inflation, and Tuesday's stock market gains may sort of overshadow the underlying inflation pressure being seen right now.
Small business optimism fell by about three points in March as employers look to restrict capital spending and increasing inventories. Labor costs are rising also.
For years, researchers have said distracted driving is a major cause of car accidents and deaths. By some measures, the problem is worse than drunk driving.
Friday's economic reporting cycle was dominated by the employment situation report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Friday morning will bring the Employment Situation report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This number is perhaps the most widely followed for the overall strength of the jobs economy.
Nearly half of Americans are expecting to face a financial loss this year as a result of identity theft.
