Dennis Lockhart Stepping Down as Atlanta Fed President
Atlanta Fed presidentDennis Lockhart has announced his intention to step down from his position at the Fed, effective February 28, 2017.
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Household Income Rose Over 5% in 2015, Nearing Pre-Recession Levels
Tuesday's data dump from the U.S. Census Bureau included one very key point that economists, investors, consumers and even members of the Federal Reserve should cheer.
Small Business Optimism Dips in August
The National Federation of Independent Business has reported that its small business optimism index for August remains well below the index's 42-year average.
Risk Of Recession Moves Higher
A few notes from the economy and analysts who track American GDP trends. More and more are signaling a recession, or, at least a complete flattening of activity The CEO Roundtable, the largest group…
Fed Governor Brainard Defines the New Normal Economy
Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard addressed the Chicago Council on Global Affairs Monday and outlined what she called “the contours of today’s economy that will be particularly important” in shaping Fed policy in the…
Despite Slight Uptick in 2016 GDP Views, CEOs Worried About Flat Economy
Unfortunately, the Business Roundtable CEO Economic Outlook Index is not looking very good at all despite what is still a reading in positive territory.
US Credit Card Debt to Top $1 Trillion in 2016
Researchers now project that the total U.S. credit card balance at the end of this year will top $1 trillion, a new record.
Atlanta Fed Chief Not Talking About Rate Hike
Atlanta Fed President Dennis Lockhart told an audience at a conference in the city that "financial markets seem to be very sensitive to remarks of Fed speakers at the moment." Hard to argue with…
North Korean Economy Explained
It is so difficult to find accurate numbers about the North Korean economy that are less than a decade old. The nation has been able to keep secret even the broadest details about its…
Deutsche Bank: The US May Now Be in a Recession
Three months ago, we presented an analysis which showed something disturbing: according to Deutsche, the “current business cycle is already the fourth longest in the post- WWII period, and the corporate debt-to-GDP ratio suggests…
World Trade Centers Weighed 500,000 Tons Each
The World Trade Center tragedy happened 15 years ago. Lost among many of the stories is how huge the buildings were. According to Scientific America and the JOM publication for the The Minerals, Metals…
Clinton And Trump Raise $992 Million
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have raised $992 million so far as they vie for presidency according to Open Secrets. Super PACs which benefit one candidate or the other have raised $502 million. By…
One Less Negative Yield Bund in Germany, a Million More to Go
You might not have seen the end nor heard the end of the world of negative interest rates yet. Just don’t tell that to longer-term and intermediate-term German bund traders. Short term and intermediate-term bunds…
Boston Fed’s Rosengren Jawbones About Higher Chances of Rate Hikes
If anyone needs an explanation about why the stock market was soft on Friday, look no further than more Federal Reserve jawboning about the ability and desire to raise interest rates.
Texas Regional Economic Survey Data Remains Soft, With Some Signs Strengthening
For years Texas was one of the stronger driving forces of the U.S. economy. It turns out the persistent weakness in energy has continued to pressure the economy now.