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Chris Lange | Nov 13, 2014 at 9:05 AM EST

Weekly Jobless Claims Come Over the Top of Estimates

The U.S. Department of Labor released the weekly jobless claims for the past week as 290,000.

Chris Lange | Nov 12, 2014 at 3:02 PM EST

Disappointing View on Global Growth Outlook for 2015 (and Beyond)

The Conference Board Global Economic Outlook has released its output growth projections for the coming years.

Douglas A. McIntyre | Nov 10, 2014 at 6:31 AM EST

Surge in US GDP to Outpace Troubled Global Expansion

Dying growth, crippled by high manufacturing costs and a financial system broken at the start of the recession, where supposed…

Chris Lange | Nov 7, 2014 at 8:55 AM EST

Unemployment Rate Dips to 6-Year Low in October

The U.S. Department of Labor said 214,000 nonfarm payrolls were added and the unemployment rate dropped to 5.8%.

Douglas A. McIntyre | Nov 7, 2014 at 6:38 AM EST

What Happened to the Normal 5% Jobless Rate?

One of the open questions about the U.S. economy is when the jobless rate will return to the 5% or…

Chris Lange | Nov 6, 2014 at 10:35 AM EST

Will Labor Department Payrolls and Unemployment Report Meet Expectations?

On Friday morning, the U.S. Department of Labor will release its Employment Situation report for the month of October.

Jon C. Ogg | Nov 6, 2014 at 8:45 AM EST

ECB and UK Maintain Low Rates, Late Word on Quantitative Easing (Updated)

With deflation in the air in Europe, some form of additional easing measures might have been hoped for.

Douglas A. McIntyre | Nov 6, 2014 at 6:43 AM EST

Russian Growth Expected to Hit Zero Next Year

Sanctions, and perhaps a drop in oil prices, are expected to stop Russia's GDP from moving at all in 2015.

Jon C. Ogg | Nov 5, 2014 at 8:40 AM EST

ADP and TrimTabs Suggest Strong Payrolls From Labor Department

Strong jobs data was seen on Wednesday morning from TrimTabs and from ADP.

Paul Ausick | Nov 4, 2014 at 2:33 PM EST

Minimum Wage Hikes Sought in Today’s State and Local Elections

ThinkstockBallot initiatives in four states and three cities could, if approved by voters, raise the minimum wage for more than…

Chris Lange | Nov 4, 2014 at 1:55 PM EST

Employment Situation Preview

On Friday morning, the U.S. Department of Labor will release the Employment Situation numbers for the month of October.

Douglas A. McIntyre | Nov 4, 2014 at 6:41 AM EST

European Commission Slashes EU Growth Rates

The deep recession in Europe was supposed to be over, but the European Commission sharply cut its growth forecasts.

Chris Lange | Nov 3, 2014 at 11:05 AM EST

October ISM Manufacturing Shows Stronger Trends

The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) released its Manufacturing Index for October and it showed outstanding growth in the sector.

Paul Ausick | Nov 3, 2014 at 10:35 AM EST

September New Construction Spending Takes Unexpected Turn Lower

The U.S. Census Bureau reported Monday morning that construction spending in September decreased from August.

Paul Ausick | Nov 3, 2014 at 9:50 AM EST

Americans’ Spending Remains Cautious

Daily spending for U.S. consumers remained relatively flat in October, according to Gallup.

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Economy Articles

All Economy Articles

Weekly Jobless Claims Come Over the Top of Estimates

Disappointing View on Global Growth Outlook for 2015 (and Beyond)

Surge in US GDP to Outpace Troubled Global Expansion

Unemployment Rate Dips to 6-Year Low in October

What Happened to the Normal 5% Jobless Rate?

Will Labor Department Payrolls and Unemployment Report Meet Expectations?

ECB and UK Maintain Low Rates, Late Word on Quantitative Easing (Updated)

Russian Growth Expected to Hit Zero Next Year

ADP and TrimTabs Suggest Strong Payrolls From Labor Department

Minimum Wage Hikes Sought in Today’s State and Local Elections

Employment Situation Preview

European Commission Slashes EU Growth Rates

October ISM Manufacturing Shows Stronger Trends

September New Construction Spending Takes Unexpected Turn Lower

Americans’ Spending Remains Cautious

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Economy Articles

All Economy Articles

Weekly Jobless Claims Come Over the Top of Estimates

Disappointing View on Global Growth Outlook for 2015 (and Beyond)

Surge in US GDP to Outpace Troubled Global Expansion

Unemployment Rate Dips to 6-Year Low in October

What Happened to the Normal 5% Jobless Rate?

Will Labor Department Payrolls and Unemployment Report Meet Expectations?

ECB and UK Maintain Low Rates, Late Word on Quantitative Easing (Updated)

Russian Growth Expected to Hit Zero Next Year

ADP and TrimTabs Suggest Strong Payrolls From Labor Department

Minimum Wage Hikes Sought in Today’s State and Local Elections

Employment Situation Preview

European Commission Slashes EU Growth Rates

October ISM Manufacturing Shows Stronger Trends

September New Construction Spending Takes Unexpected Turn Lower

Americans’ Spending Remains Cautious

The After-Tax 401(k) Move That Lets High Earners Shelter $36,250 More in a Roth Every Year in 2026

‘Chances Are He Will’: Suze Orman Warns a Worried Mom That Her Will Won’t Protect Her Daughters

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