CPI Moves From Inflation to Deflation
Consumer prices fell in August, which creates a conundrum for a Federal Reserve over whether to raise interest rates and end the quantitative easing measures.
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The world has 2,325 billionaires, with a combined net worth of $7.3 trillion, according to Wealth X and UBS.
U.S. Household Incomes Finally Rising and Recovering From the Recession
A fresh report from the U.S. Census Bureau has what may be a starting point for the best news most Americans could have hoped for.
CEOs See Slower Sales, Hiring and Capital Spending
The Business Roundtable's third-quarter 2014 CEO Economic Outlook Index signals that chief executives expect growth to slow in the six months ahead.
Food and Energy Put Pressure on PPI
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released the Producer Price Index (PPI) for the month of August.
Would Breaking Away From the U.K. Crater Scotland’s Economy?
24/7 Wall St. wants to explore what would happen to Scotland's economy if it does actually break away from the United Kingdom.
Empire State Manufacturing Hits Multiyear High
The September 2014 Empire State Manufacturing Survey indicates that business activity ramped up its pace for New York manufacturers.
OECD Cuts U.S. GDP Improvement
The OECD released its interim economic assessment Monday morning, saying that the global economy continues to expand at a "moderate and uneven pace."
State With the Highest Deaths on the Job
Work-related deaths dropped slightly from 2012 to 2103, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Maybe worker safety programs are yielding better results.
Economic Numbers in China Looking Atrocious
ThinkstockTracking economic data out of China is extremely hard to compare to the rest of the world. After all, most of the world would be thrilled to have growth numbers of 5%, 6%, 7%…
Consumer Sentiment on the Rise
The Reuters and the University of Michigan consumer sentiment reading for mid-September came in higher than expected.
Import and Export Prices Fall in August, Led by Oil
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has released the import and export prices for the month of August.
Retail Sales Make Strong Recovery in August
The U.S. Department of Commerce has released an encouraging retail sales report for the month of August.
Treasury Budget Deficit Narrows in August
ThinkstockThe U.S. Treasury has issued its budget for the month of August 2014, showing a deficit of $128.708 billion. The report is based upon receipts (taxes and income) of $194.248 billion and outlays (payouts…
Stellar 30-Year U.S. Treasury Bond Auction
The U.S. Treasury has conducted a 30-year Treasury bond auction and the results looked impressive.