How All Fresh Economic Indictors Are Pointing to Weaker Inflation
It might seem counterintuitive to think that the economy needs higher inflation. Still, that's the current thinking.
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Chicago Fed Saw Stronger National Activity in June
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago may be a regional branch of the Federal Reserve, but the group releases a national economic tracker called the Chicago Fed National Activity Index.
Consumer Confidence Unexpectedly Rises in July
Consumer confidence managed to improve in July. But is it high enough to force the Federal Reserve to sound more hawkish?
How Much Do Americans Know About the Federal Reserve?
Some Americans are unaware of the Federal Reserve’s actions and their impact on the economy, according to a recent survey.
CEO Pay: Enough or Too Much?
A research paper due to be presented at the annual meeting of the American Accounting Association next month concludes the CEO pay may not be too high.
Exceptional Drought Levels Move Toward Zero In U.S.
At one point, the U.S. Drought Monitor map showed the presence of “exceptional drought”, the worst category designated by researchers, across much of California and a large portion of the areas of northern Texas…
Millennials Spend More on Food, Cell Phones, Less on TV Than Older Generations
Millennials are spending significantly more than their elders in four of six categories examined in a survey from Bankrate.com. Those between the ages of 18 and 36 are spending more than their older peers…
Back-to-School Spending to Top $83 Billion, Says Retail Group
Buoyed by a strong job market and a stable economy, consumers are forecast to spend $83.6 billion on back-to-school and back-to-college items, an increase of more than 10% from last year’s $75.8 billion, according…
Over 1 Million Teens Hired in June, Most in 10 Years
Hiring for teens took off in June as companies employed 1,023,000 workers aged 16 to 19, the most since 2007, following a below-average May, according to the latest analysis by Chicago-based global outplacement and…
Obamacare Repeal Would Increase Number Of Uninsured By 27 Million In 2020
The Congressional Budget Office forecast a massive balloon in the number of Americans without insurance if Obamacare repealed. The number of uninsured would rise by 27 million in 2020. The Republican effort to repeal the legislation…
June Import and Export Prices Confirm Lower Inflation Versus Fed Targets
The market has already seen lower-than-expected news on the consumer inflation front for June. Now the Labor Department is showing more confirmation of that news from its report on June’s import and export prices.…
New York Fed Manufacturing Survey Indicates Slower Growth
The July report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shows business activity grew only modestly in the state.
America Is Running Out of Workers
The employment situation in America is so robust that it has started to drive up labor costs for employers.
Why Americans Are Foregoing Retirement
More older Americans than ever before are continuing to work beyond the traditional retirement age of 65. Their reasons vary, but the vast majority expect to supplement their retirement income by continuing to work.
Inflation and Retail Sales Continue to Disappoint
Some fresh economic readings show why the Federal Reserve may be less robust in its tightening efforts. The consumer price index and retail sales in June were both weak.