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.
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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…
Fed Presidents and Governors Still Talking Up Rate Hike for 2016
The week of October 14 was a busy one for economic reports. It was also a busy week for the talking heads inside the Federal Reserve.
What’s the Risk That Long-Term US Debt Skyrockets?
A new global economic study documenting continued weak growth and high unemployment rates since the worst of the Great Recession contains a stern message for the United States.
Visualizing America’s $18 Trillion Economy (in 3 Stunning Maps)
The United States has a $18 trillion economy, which makes it the world’s largest by GDP.
Are Retail Sales Really Making a Recovery?
That retail sales in September showed a bit of a comeback after a disappointing August may fly in the face of the retail sales we have seen from some of the nation's largest retailers.
More Data Points to Weaker Jobs Economy Heading Into Q4
The jobless claims data continues to look stellar, but the rest of the core readings show a jobs market that is far less robust than it was just a few months ago.
PPI Offers Closer Look at Inflation, at Least for Some
The Federal Reserve has been hoping, praying and trying to forecast for a return of 2.0% inflation. At that rate, it can begin to finally raise interest rates.
September Retail Sales Meet Estimates, Resume Climb
U.S. consumer spending bounced back in September from a slight dip in August. Overall sales growth rose slightly less than economists had forecast.
The Shaky Financial Health of Detroit Residents
Nearly two-thirds of Detroit's residents have subprime credit. More than two-thirds have delinquent debt and a shade under two-thirds have debt in collections.
World’s Top Economies Include Companies and Cities
Of the largest 100 world economies, 42 are cities, although national economies grab the top 13 positions in the rankings before the top city, Tokyo, sneaks in at number 14.
Import and Export Prices Rise in September
The sequential rise in import prices for September was led by higher fuel prices, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.