Louisiana Is the Most Violent State
Violent crime in the United States declined significantly over the past two decades. The violent crime rate fell from 685 incidents per 100,000 people in 1995 to 366 incidents per 100,000 people in 2014.…
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5 Economic Readings That Ticked Higher Ahead of GDP
The all-in economic readings are not quite signaling that the next economic mudslide is imminent. even if the economic recovery remains exceptionally dull.
Major San Francisco Earthquake Could Cause 6,000 Deaths, $8 Billion in Damage
The U.S. Geological Survey recently published a paper about the chance of an earthquake that would include the Hayward and Rodgers Creek faults simultaneously.
Uptick in Leading Economic Indicators in September
Of the economic reports released on Thursday, one of the reports was the Conference Board Leading Economic Index. This was a U.S. reading showing a 0.2% gain in September to 124.4. This follows a…
Weekly Jobless Claims Post an Unexpected Gain
The U.S. Labor Department has released another report showing weekly jobless claims, and we saw a more substantial gain than we have become used to seeing in recent weeks and months.
Philly Fed Remains Positive, but Slower Growth in October
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia has released its October 2016 Manufacturing Business Outlook Survey results, what the rest of us call the "Philly Fed Manufacturing Report."
Fed Beige Book Broken Down Into Just 14 Key Points
The Federal Reserve has released its Beige Book for October. Most investors and economists consider this a government report, but the reality is that this is a business survey conducted by Federal Reserve employees…
Average Student Debt Hits $30,000 for Class of 2015
A student who graduates with $30,000 in debt could take years to pay it off, or may not pay it off at all, falling into default.
It May Take 26 Years for Some Americans to Pay Debt
Americans' credit card debt is on track to top $1 trillion by the end of this year. The average household debt currently sits at around $7,800.
Inflation Reaches Fed Target Range, If You Look Closely
Is inflation coming or is it a hoax? The U.S. Department of Labor announced on Tuesday that inflation has finally arrived, if you know where to look for it.
Why Americans Are Limiting Their Spending
When consumers buy more, American companies can hire more employees and invest more, and a virtuous cycle begins. At least that's one theory.
Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades: Chipotle, IBM, Level 3, Netflix, PayPal, Salesforce and More
The top analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations seen on Tuesday morning include Chipotle Mexican Grill, IBM, Level 3 Communications, Netflix, PayPal and Salesforce.com.
CPI Watch: Why Some Worry That Consumer Inflation Will Keep Rising
On Tuesday, October 18, the Department of Labor is set to release its Consumer Price Index (CPI). This is the most direct measurement of inflation because it reflects what is happening at the consumer…
Empire Manufacturing Signals More Weak Trends for October
Monday's economic reports included a weak reading on manufacturing in October from the New York Federal Reserve.
Industrial Production & Capacity Utilization Weak in September
With it being an election year, it is not unusual to hear the politicians talk up the need for U.S. companies to build the factories of the future. There is just one major problem…