Consumer Prices Looking More Tame Than Producer Prices
Investors and consumers can breathe a little easier about the inflation onslaught in 2018 that has been feared so much.
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Managing Director Christine Lagarde said nations must improve trade relations and long-term financials and build income equality while "the sun is still shining."
Producer Price Woes: When the Markets Have to Deal With 3% Inflation
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.
March Small Business Optimism Dips; Labor Costs Rise
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.
Distracted Driving 100 Times Worse Than Expected
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.
March Payrolls Come in Handily Under Expectations
Friday's economic reporting cycle was dominated by the employment situation report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Are the Markets Braced for Strong Payrolls and Wage Gains on Friday?
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 Expect Loss From Identity Theft in 2018
Nearly half of Americans are expecting to face a financial loss this year as a result of identity theft.
Why 2018 Looks Like Another Strong Hurricane Season Is Coming
After a 2017 hurricane season affected too many communities to easily count, it's time to look forward to what the 2018 hurricane season will bring.
Will Consumers Start Using Cash Again?
After data breaches have exposed tens of millions of credit card records, anxious consumers may start to use cash. Ironically, it may be the safest currency available.
Nonmanufacturing and Services Economies Remain Strong in 2018
It turns out that the services and nonmanufacturing economy have continued to demonstrate robust growth during 2018.
ISM and PMI Show Manufacturing Growth With Strong Labor Data and Higher Prices
Monday was one of the days in which we get to see two sides of the same economic picture in manufacturing.
New Construction Spending Inches Higher in February
New construction barely rose sequentially in February, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, but year-over-year spending was up more than 4%.
Strong Consumer Sentiment Driven by Lower-Income Households
The University of Michigan has released its updated consumer sentiment report for March. The month-end report was marginally lower than the mid-month reading.
Why a 1987-Style Crash May Come Early This Year
March is not typically a time for the start of a new bear market. So why is this happening specifically now?