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Douglas A. McIntyre | Aug 1, 2013 at 5:45 AM EDT

China PMI Modest, Much of EU Rebounds

ThinkstockChina’s purchasing managers’ index (PMI) figure for July was weak, or modest, depending on the source, but certainly no cause…

Jon C. Ogg | Jul 31, 2013 at 8:55 AM EDT

Second-Quarter GDP Runs Stronger Than Expected in Preliminary BEA Report

ThinkstockThe U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has released its preliminary report on second-quarter gross domestic product (GDP). This report…

Jon C. Ogg | Jul 31, 2013 at 8:40 AM EDT

ADP Shows Strong Payrolls Gains, Unemployment Improvement Next

ThinkstockADP has released its monthly payrolls report ahead of Friday’s key unemployment and private sector payrolls report from the U.S.…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jul 31, 2013 at 6:49 AM EDT

Jobs Surge in New York, Dallas and Houston

ThinkstockThe number of people employed in New York City, Dallas and Houston rose sharply in June, compared to a year…

Paul Ausick | Jul 30, 2013 at 12:36 PM EDT

The Seven Most Popular Presidential Monuments

U.S. National Park ServiceLast Friday, an unidentified person threw green paint on the Lincoln Memorial. Earlier today, a woman was…

Jon C. Ogg | Jul 30, 2013 at 11:45 AM EDT

Is Consumer Confidence Even Relevant?

ThinkstockOn a week that includes a Federal Reserve FOMC meeting, it is fair to ask if reports such as the…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jul 30, 2013 at 3:33 AM EDT

German Consumer Mood Improves — GfK

ThinkstockThe mood of Germans, the PMI and business outlook of companies, and the gross domestic product (GDP) continue to defy…

Jon C. Ogg | Jul 29, 2013 at 2:29 PM EDT

Bracing for Changes in GDP Reporting

With all of the talk about quantitative easing and interest rates and even a coming replacement for Ben Bernanke at…

Jon C. Ogg | Jul 26, 2013 at 1:19 PM EDT

Tropical Storm Dorian Threat Remains for the Week Ahead

ThinkstockTropical Storm Dorian formed way out in the Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday, and so far its projected cone path from…

Jon C. Ogg | Jul 26, 2013 at 10:05 AM EDT

Consumer Sentiment Makes Big Move Higher in July

ThinkstockThe Reuters/University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index is an index that we maintain is not as accurate nor as fair…

Mike Sauter | Jul 25, 2013 at 10:27 AM EDT

States Sending the Most People to Prison

ThinkstockLast year, 1.57 million Americans served prison sentences in state or federal penitentiaries, a slight decrease from nearly 1.6 million…

Jon C. Ogg | Jul 25, 2013 at 8:45 AM EDT

Total Blowout on Durable Goods in June — on the Surface at Any Rate

Courtesy EADS/AirbusWhen you see a blowout in durable goods, you usually have to get the reminder that the number is…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jul 25, 2013 at 6:26 AM EDT

Spain Unemployment Remains More Than 26%

ThinkstockTo the naked eye, new data from Spain’s National Statistics Institute appears positive. The unemployment rate in the second quarter…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jul 25, 2013 at 4:59 AM EDT

Ifo Business Climate in Germany Rises in July

ThinkstockThe Ifo Business Climate index for Germany in July showed an improvement, bolstered other data about a stronger economy in the European…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jul 25, 2013 at 4:48 AM EDT

Global Natural Disaster Losses Hit $85 billion

National Hurrican CenterFlood, drought, pestilence. Old Testament style disasters cost $85 billion in the first half of 2013, according to…

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China PMI Modest, Much of EU Rebounds

Second-Quarter GDP Runs Stronger Than Expected in Preliminary BEA Report

ADP Shows Strong Payrolls Gains, Unemployment Improvement Next

Jobs Surge in New York, Dallas and Houston

The Seven Most Popular Presidential Monuments

Is Consumer Confidence Even Relevant?

German Consumer Mood Improves — GfK

Bracing for Changes in GDP Reporting

Tropical Storm Dorian Threat Remains for the Week Ahead

Consumer Sentiment Makes Big Move Higher in July

States Sending the Most People to Prison

Total Blowout on Durable Goods in June — on the Surface at Any Rate

Spain Unemployment Remains More Than 26%

Ifo Business Climate in Germany Rises in July

Global Natural Disaster Losses Hit $85 billion

Is Jeff Bezos’ New Startup An Even Bigger Idea than Amazon? He Tells CNBC it Will Drive ‘Civilizational Wealth.’

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Is Jeff Bezos’ New Startup An Even Bigger Idea than Amazon? He Tells CNBC it Will Drive ‘Civilizational Wealth.’

Cramer Calls Intel the “Number One Name” and “More Important Than NVIDIA.” The Stock Soars Today After a Massive Double Upgrade.

Economy Articles

All Economy Articles

China PMI Modest, Much of EU Rebounds

Second-Quarter GDP Runs Stronger Than Expected in Preliminary BEA Report

ADP Shows Strong Payrolls Gains, Unemployment Improvement Next

Jobs Surge in New York, Dallas and Houston

The Seven Most Popular Presidential Monuments

Is Consumer Confidence Even Relevant?

German Consumer Mood Improves — GfK

Bracing for Changes in GDP Reporting

Tropical Storm Dorian Threat Remains for the Week Ahead

Consumer Sentiment Makes Big Move Higher in July

States Sending the Most People to Prison

Total Blowout on Durable Goods in June — on the Surface at Any Rate

Spain Unemployment Remains More Than 26%

Ifo Business Climate in Germany Rises in July

Global Natural Disaster Losses Hit $85 billion

Is Jeff Bezos’ New Startup An Even Bigger Idea than Amazon? He Tells CNBC it Will Drive ‘Civilizational Wealth.’

Cramer Calls Intel the “Number One Name” and “More Important Than NVIDIA.” The Stock Soars Today After a Massive Double Upgrade.

‘I Feel Like It’s 1999 Again.’ CNBC Analyst Issues Dire Warning on Oracle Stock

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