Durable Goods for September May Offer Stronger Support for Q3 GDP
If there is one economic report that can be highly volatile and can look counter-cyclical despite the broader economic direction, that would be the one on durable goods.
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Chicago Fed Shows National Economic Activity Rebounded in September
The Chicago Fed National Activity Index rose more than expected in September due to strength in production-related indicators.
Niger by the Numbers: Its Population and Economy
Most Americans know little or nothing about Niger, the country where four U.S. soldiers where killed in an ambush. It is a small country based on population and one of the poorest in the…
California Wildfires Caused 42 Deaths, More Than $1 Billion in Damage
The wildfires that raged through California earlier this month have claimed at least 42 lives and more than $1 billion in property damage. Those numbers are sure to rise as the clean-up begins.
Jobless Claims Hit Lowest Levels Since 1973
The Labor Department of has reported that the number of Americans filing new unemployment applications fell to the lowest level in 44 years — back to March 31, 1973.
Has Dating Become a Financial Audition?
A new survey looked at Americans' ideas about dating and how important financial considerations could become both early and later in a relationship.
Leading Indicators Post First Drop in Over a Year
The Conference Board's latest U.S. Leading Economic Index showed a decline, a disappointment is in the wake of two hurricanes.
California Ranked as Worst State for Identity Theft
Some parts of the country, such as California, are more vulnerable to cyberattacks than others, based on a new study.
Hackers Ramp Up Efforts Against Schools
Hackers have increased their efforts to get into databases and email of schools and other educational organizations, attempting to get money in exchange for silence about student information.
10 Best States for Business Taxes
The Tax Foundation has released its 2018 index of the best and worst states for business taxes. Which state will win this year's big prize and become Amazon's second headquarters city?
Millennials Most Likely to Share Their Salary Information With Others
When it comes to how much money they make, historically a taboo topic, millennials are less reluctant to share salary information than baby boomers, says a new study.
Immigrant Number Climbs in US, Forecast to Have Highest Share Ever in 2023
The immigration population in the United States climbed to a record 43.7 million people, or 13.5% of the total U.S. population, in 2016, according to a recent report from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Post-Hurricane Industrial Production Back to Growth in September
U.S. industrial production rose in September. The Federal Reserve has indicated that the economy recovered from storm-induced weakness in August.
New York Fed Manufacturing Screams Higher in October
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York Empire Manufacturing Survey unexpectedly rose more than expected in October.
Can Ireland Withstand Hurricane Ophelia?
Now there is Hurricane Ophelia, but what makes it unusual is where the current storm path is headed — Ireland. But just how ready is Ireland for a hurricane?