Are Consumers Already in Too Much Debt?
The Federal Reserve has reported its consumer credit data for August. As the stimulus ran out, Americans used their credit a bit less than expected.
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The 25 People Most Likely to Affect the Presidential Election
After sifting through hundreds of options, 24/7 Wall St. came up with this list of the 25 people most likely to affect the presidential election.
Stronger Economic Data in Trade and Services Adds Recovery Hope
Tuesday's economic calendar included reports from the U.S. Department of Commerce on the trade balance and from the Institute of Supply Management on the non-manufacturing purchasing managers report.
This Is Who Is on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List
This year is the 70th anniversary of the Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list. Here is who is on the list now.
US Consumer Sentiment Rises in September
Consumer sentiment rose again in September according to the University of Michigan's monthly survey. The optimism is not evenly distributed among households, however.
Traffic Deaths in This State Soared 32% Last Year
American traffic deaths dropped 2% in 2019. It was the third consecutive annual decline. But these deaths rose more than 32% in Wyoming.
These Are the 10 Cities With the Most Wildfire Risk
Destruction from wildfires is not limited to small cities and towns located away from major U.S. cities. Here are the 10 metro areas that have higher risks for wildfire damage and the highest levels…
These Are the 15 States With the Most Wildfire Risk
U.S. wildfires cause billions of dollars in damage to homes and property every year. A new report from CoreLogic shows the 15 states where the destruction is greatest.
Small Business Hiring and Wages Look Mixed in September
Small businesses are often collectively referred to as the backbone of the U.S. economy. While the stock market managed to recapture all of the losses from February and March and hit new all-time highs…
Consumer Confidence Unexpectedly Surges in September
Consumers are looking more confident in September than had been expected. Other data had indicated a weakening in the strength of the recovery.
Ageism Is Rampant in COVID-19 Era
Older workers who lost their jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic have dropped out of the workforce or are having more difficulty finding new jobs than are younger workers.
Some Wealth Gap Improvements Were Happening, Then the Recession Hit
According to the Federal Reserve, , there was some good news and some bad news in the wealth gap and disparities among different races in America.
Texas Manufacturing Hits 10-Month High in September
The Dallas Fed's Texas manufacturing survey indicates continued improvement in the state's economy.
Durable Goods Hang Positive, but Showing Softness
The U.S. Commerce Department reported that August's new orders for manufactured durable goods increased, but not as much as expected.
This Is the County Where the American Dream Is Completely Dead
While the current recession may rob many people in the United States of their opportunity to have the American dream in their future, for the residents in one place, that chance is close to…