US Household Net Worth Rose 4.3% in 2014
In the fourth quarter of 2014, the net worth of U.S. households and nonprofit organizations rose 4.3%.
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Those polled in a new survey by Gallup listed distrust of government as the country's most important problem.
Ferguson Demographics by the Numbers
Here is a look at Ferguson, Mo., by the numbers, at least according to federal government data.
Massive Job Openings to Support Strong Jobs Markets for Months to Come
If you thought last week's February payrolls and unemployment report was too strong, the fresh Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey for the month of January explains a lot of that strength.
February Small Business Optimism Ticks Higher
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Tuesday morning reported that its small business optimism index for February rose slightly.
Rate Hike Conundrum: Fed Consumer Inflation Expectations at New Low
If you are worried about a rapid rise in interest rates, and sooner than expected, from the Federal Reserve, there sure appears to be at least some breathing room here.
Youth Unemployment at an Amazing 17.1%
In Friday’s report on the employment situation in the United States, the Bureau of Labor Statistics disclosed that the unemployment rate for young people remained in double digits.
Black Unemployment at 10.4%
In February, the unemployment rate among black or African American persons was 10.4%, nearly double the national rate of 5.5%.
Consumer Credit Creeps Higher as Credit Card Use Drops
ThinkstockThe Federal Reserve on Friday released its preliminary report on consumer credit for the month of January 2015. Consumer credit rose 4.2% in January, well below the 6.5% growth posted in December and the…
Labor Dept. Payrolls Scream Higher Into Lower Unemployment
The U.S. Labor Department has released its payrolls data and unemployment rate for the month of February.
February ADP Below Estimates, Shocking January Revision
ADP has released its February private sector payrolls report, and on the surface it looks disappointing.
ISM Shows More Slowing Manufacturing Growth
The February 2015 Manufacturing ISM Report on Business shows what was represented as the 26th consecutive month of expansion and the 69th consecutive month of growth for the overall economy.
100 Million Chinese Watch Pollution Video Online
In its first two days of release, a 143-minute documentary on the vast pollution problem in China has been viewed by more than 100 million Chinese citizens.
In Spain and Greece, 25% of Adults Still Unemployed
In Spain and Greece, about one in four adults are still unemployed, which makes a full recovery of their economies impossible.
GDP Revision Lower but Still Better Than Expected
The U.S. Commerce Department has released the preliminary reading for real gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the fourth quarter of 2014.