Record-Breaking GDP Recovery Somehow Doesn’t Matter
The third-quarter GDP report could have been the biggest bit of good news this month. With a hotly contested election next week, and with the stimulus talks having died, this report seems to have…
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Here’s the National Weather Service Official Forecast for This Winter
Once a year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration puts out its winter forecast for the United States. For winter 2020–2021, the predictions include temperature, precipitation and drought for each region of the country.
Manufacturing in Texas Region Holds Strong as Oil Prices Teeter
The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas has released several reports all at once covering the Texas region. Included in the reports were the Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey, the Texas Service Sector Outlook Survey and…
What, No Holiday Party This Year?
Holiday parties at three-quarters of U.S. companies have been canceled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent survey by Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Fed Data Still Shows Weaker Growth in September
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago showed that September's economic activity growth rate did stay positive, but there was a significant slowing compared with August.
These Are the 20 People Who Have Given the Most for the 2020 Election
These are the 20 people and couples who have given the most to federal candidates in the current election cycle.
This Is America’s Most Dangerous City
24/7 Wall St. reviewed violent crime rates in the 295 U.S. cities tracked by the FBI to determine the 25 most dangerous cities in America. The most dangerous city had nearly 2,000 violent crimes…
These Are the 10 States Where Donald Trump Has Spent the Most Money
Presidential candidate Donald Trump has raised more than $683 million in the current election cycle and has poured money into states critical to his reelection.
These Are the 10 States Where Joe Biden Has Spent the Most Money
Presidential candidate Joe Biden has raised more than $784 million in the current election cycle and has poured money into states critical to his election.
These Four Huge Parts Of America Have Been Savaged By Drought
Based on news reports of record-sized wildfires, it would seem that the worst drought scourged parts of America are in Southern California and Oregon. However, four huge parts of America are suffering from drought…
Unexpected Retail Sales Surge in September May Boost GDP
The widespread economic reports have shown mixed signals about the recovery, but a fresh look at retail sales came in much stronger than expected.
The Is the Poorest Member of the Senate
Wealth is not necessary to run for national office. The poorest member of the U.S. Senate had an estimated net worth of just $32,500 in 2018.
US Poverty Rates Rising Since Federal Unemployment Benefits Stopped
The U.S. poverty rate fell during three months of the COVID-19 lockdowns but has been rising again as federal payments and benefits to individuals have ended.
Regional Fed Manufacturing Reports Head in Opposite Directions
Two regional Federal Reserve reports from Thursday offer a better picture for the manufacturing sector in October, even if the positive readings were moving in opposite directions.
This Is America’s Richest Senator
24/7 Wall St. reviewed the estimated net worth of sitting U.S. senators. The net worth of America's richest Senator is about $500 million.