IMF Sees Slowing 2016 and 2017 Global Growth, China Revised Slightly Better
Most of the IMF's latest World Economic Outlook centers around even slower global growth in gross domestic product for 2016.
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Small Business Optimism Ticks Down Again in March
The National Federation of Independent Business Tuesday morning reported that its small business optimism index for March fell 0.3 point from February.
Will Producer, Consumer Prices Continue to Show Inflation?
This week the economic calendar will bring two readings on the inflation/deflation front: producer prices and consumer prices. Both reports measure prices paid and are released by the U.S. Department of Labor.
18,000 Schools Offer Free Meals
As part of the Community Eligibility Provision of Congress's effort to bring services to impoverished areas, one program has become particularly successful.
Wholesale Trade Numbers Edge Out Estimates
The U.S. Census Bureau has announced the February 2016 sales of merchant wholesalers.
Consumer Credit Rises Nearly 6% in February
The Federal Reserve on Thursday released its preliminary report on consumer credit for the month of February 2016. On a seasonally adjusted basis, consumer credit rose 5.75% in the month, up from 5.1% growth…
Want to Know How Many Rate Hikes This Year? Watch the Dollar
It seems that almost every other day now we are getting word of new opinions by various Federal Reserve officials regarding how many rate hikes there should be for 2016.
Iran, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Dominate Global Executions
Global executions rose 54% in 2015 to 1,634, led by Iran, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, according to Amnesty International.
February’s International Trade Deficit Widens
The trade deficit came in at a wider-than-expected $47 billion in February, primarily due to a rising cross-border demand.
Why Donald Trump Is Wrong About a Massive Recession
Investors should remember that election cycle hyperbole and rhetoric is nothing new, and this could just be more of the same.
Will Terrorist Activity Hurt Tourism in Belgium?
The economic impact of social shocks is undeniable, and perhaps more relevant now than at any time over the past 10 years.
New Construction Spending Slides in February
The U.S. Census Bureau reported Friday morning that construction spending in February slipped to an estimated seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.144 trillion.
China’s Economy May No Longer Be Wounded, Adds Risk to Oil’s Rise
China is the world's largest consumer of imported oil, moving ahead of the United States two years ago. So a better Chinese economy risks a greater hunger for crude.
Did Janet Yellen Intend to Forecast a Bad Payrolls Report for Friday?
Investors should wonder if Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen tipped her hand that the markets might need to brace for a weak or soft payrolls report on Friday.
20% of S&P 500 Have Negative Guidance for Q1
As of Thursday morning, a total of 94 S&P 500 companies have issued negative guidance for the first quarter of 2016.