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Jon C. Ogg | Mar 3, 2016 at 10:05 AM EST

Jobless Claims Unlikely to Change Unemployment and Payrolls Expectations

The Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that weekly jobless claims were 278,000 last week, more than the Bloomberg consensus estimate.

Douglas A. McIntyre | Mar 3, 2016 at 6:46 AM EST

New York City Has Worst Commute Time, Buffalo the Best

The largest city in the United States has the longest commute time. A rapidly shrinking city has the shortest, according…

Paul Ausick | Mar 2, 2016 at 2:28 PM EST

March Beige Book Offers Gray Image of US Economy

U.S. economic activity expanded at least slightly in 7 Federal Reserve districts according to the latest version of the Beige…

Chris Lange | Mar 2, 2016 at 1:35 PM EST

The Top FTC Complaints for 2015

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently released the top consumer complaints that it received over the course of 2015. These…

Jon C. Ogg | Mar 2, 2016 at 9:15 AM EST

TrimTabs Calls Labor Market Much More Cautiously Than ADP

TrimTabs estimated that the United States added 55,000 to 85,000 jobs in February, the lowest level since July of 2013.

Jon C. Ogg | Mar 2, 2016 at 8:55 AM EST

ADP Strength Aims to Form Solid Base for Friday’s Payrolls and Unemployment

ADP said that total private sector employment rose by 214,000 in February. That was handily higher than the consensus estimate…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Mar 2, 2016 at 4:58 AM EST

Moody’s Cuts China Outlook as Prospects Wither

Moody's has downgraded the outlook on China's sovereign debt from "stable" to "negative." For the time being, its senior unsecured…

Jon C. Ogg | Mar 1, 2016 at 2:10 PM EST

Mixed Manufacturing Data in ISM and PMI

Tuesday's economic reports brought a mixed view on the manufacturing segment in the United States.

Paul Ausick | Mar 1, 2016 at 11:35 AM EST

New Construction Spending Rises Sharply in January

The U.S. Census Bureau reported Tuesday morning that construction spending in January increased by 1.5%.

Jon C. Ogg | Feb 29, 2016 at 11:40 AM EST

Manufacturing Remains in Contraction in Texas

Manufacturing activity in the oil-rich state of Texas is running well under par and remains in contraction, according to the…

Jon C. Ogg | Feb 29, 2016 at 11:35 AM EST

Chicago PMI in February 2016 Worst Since Late 2009

Monday's economic calendar was not loaded up that high, but the Chicago Purchasing Managers Index was released with a dismal…

Jon C. Ogg | Feb 29, 2016 at 11:25 AM EST

Credit Trends Look Mostly Flat in February

The National Association of Credit Management has released its Credit Managers Index for February, showing that the combined totals of…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Feb 28, 2016 at 8:41 AM EST

Canada Is America’s Favorite Country

Canada is America's favorite country, according to Gallup research, perhaps because the relationship between the two countries is so benign.

Douglas A. McIntyre | Feb 27, 2016 at 9:15 AM EST

West Virginia Jobless Rate 6.7% in 2015

The jobless rate in West Virginia for 2015 was 6.7%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Douglas A. McIntyre | Feb 27, 2016 at 9:05 AM EST

North Dakota Has 2.7% Jobless Rate in 2015

While it is likely to go much higher this year because of the collapse of the oil industry, North Dakota…

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Economy Articles

All Economy Articles

Jobless Claims Unlikely to Change Unemployment and Payrolls Expectations

New York City Has Worst Commute Time, Buffalo the Best

March Beige Book Offers Gray Image of US Economy

The Top FTC Complaints for 2015

TrimTabs Calls Labor Market Much More Cautiously Than ADP

ADP Strength Aims to Form Solid Base for Friday’s Payrolls and Unemployment

Moody’s Cuts China Outlook as Prospects Wither

Mixed Manufacturing Data in ISM and PMI

New Construction Spending Rises Sharply in January

Manufacturing Remains in Contraction in Texas

Chicago PMI in February 2016 Worst Since Late 2009

Credit Trends Look Mostly Flat in February

Canada Is America’s Favorite Country

West Virginia Jobless Rate 6.7% in 2015

North Dakota Has 2.7% Jobless Rate in 2015

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Economy Articles

All Economy Articles

Jobless Claims Unlikely to Change Unemployment and Payrolls Expectations

New York City Has Worst Commute Time, Buffalo the Best

March Beige Book Offers Gray Image of US Economy

The Top FTC Complaints for 2015

TrimTabs Calls Labor Market Much More Cautiously Than ADP

ADP Strength Aims to Form Solid Base for Friday’s Payrolls and Unemployment

Moody’s Cuts China Outlook as Prospects Wither

Mixed Manufacturing Data in ISM and PMI

New Construction Spending Rises Sharply in January

Manufacturing Remains in Contraction in Texas

Chicago PMI in February 2016 Worst Since Late 2009

Credit Trends Look Mostly Flat in February

Canada Is America’s Favorite Country

West Virginia Jobless Rate 6.7% in 2015

North Dakota Has 2.7% Jobless Rate in 2015

The $2,400 Widow’s Benefit Myth: Why Claiming Early Doesn’t Cap What a Widow Receives

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