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Chris Lange | Oct 31, 2014 at 9:40 AM EDT

Personal Income Rises Again in September

Data for September shows that personal income has been growing, but spending fell slightly on volatile auto sales and lower…

Paul Ausick | Oct 31, 2014 at 8:30 AM EDT

Japan Surprises Markets With More Quantitative Easing

The Bank of Japan pumped some air under equity markets Friday morning when its board of governors voted to increase…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Oct 31, 2014 at 6:33 AM EDT

20% of Nation’s Homeless Are in California

The Department of Housing and Urban Development put out a sobering report about the status of homeless people in the…

Jon C. Ogg | Oct 30, 2014 at 9:15 AM EDT

Third-Quarter GDP Growth Decelerating

The U.S. Commerce Department has released its first read on real gross domestic product for the third quarter of 2014.

Douglas A. McIntyre | Oct 30, 2014 at 6:42 AM EDT

UPS Expects Record Holiday Shipments

It is not particularly surprising that a major shipping company would disclose that the holiday season will be its busiest.

Paul Ausick | Oct 29, 2014 at 2:37 PM EDT

FOMC Ends Asset Buying, Continues Near-Zero Interest Rate

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) on Wednesday afternoon voted to end its monthly asset purchases -- aka QE3 --…

Chris Lange | Oct 28, 2014 at 10:30 AM EDT

Why Consumer Confidence Rebounded in October

The Conference Board released some good news Tuesday morning for October’s consumer confidence, unlike the durable goods report earlier in…

Chris Lange | Oct 28, 2014 at 9:10 AM EDT

Durable Goods Orders Fall Again in September

The U.S. Department of Commerce released the durable goods report for the month of September on Tuesday morning.

Douglas A. McIntyre | Oct 28, 2014 at 6:43 AM EDT

Iceland Ranks First on Gender Gap

Men, particularly in the United States, have significant advantages over women, at least in terms of their earning power.

Jon C. Ogg | Oct 27, 2014 at 11:25 AM EDT

Texas Manufacturing Remains Strong Despite Oil Going to $80

Manufacturing activity in Texas is holding up better than many business watchers may have feared with lower and lower oil…

Jon C. Ogg | Oct 23, 2014 at 9:30 AM EDT

Federal Reserve Showing Better Economic Picture at National Level

The Chicago Federal Reserve's National Activity Index (CFNAI) rose in September.

Jon C. Ogg | Oct 23, 2014 at 8:50 AM EDT

Weekly Jobless Claims Post Larger-Than-Expected Rise

The U.S. Department of Labor has reported a rise in weekly jobless claims, but the four-week moving average still fell.

Jon C. Ogg | Oct 22, 2014 at 12:25 PM EDT

Very Differing Views on 2014 Holiday Retail Sales Growth Expectations

The big question for retailers and for the economy is how the key fourth quarter will turn out. Two key…

Chris Lange | Oct 22, 2014 at 9:15 AM EDT

September CPI Avoids Deflation Fears

The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Wednesday morning.

Douglas A. McIntyre | Oct 22, 2014 at 6:32 AM EDT

31% of Americans Believe It’s a Good Time to Find Job

Gallup reports that optimism about finding a job has jumped to a level rarely seen since the Great Recession.

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Economy Articles

All Economy Articles

Personal Income Rises Again in September

Japan Surprises Markets With More Quantitative Easing

20% of Nation’s Homeless Are in California

Third-Quarter GDP Growth Decelerating

UPS Expects Record Holiday Shipments

FOMC Ends Asset Buying, Continues Near-Zero Interest Rate

Why Consumer Confidence Rebounded in October

Durable Goods Orders Fall Again in September

Iceland Ranks First on Gender Gap

Texas Manufacturing Remains Strong Despite Oil Going to $80

Federal Reserve Showing Better Economic Picture at National Level

Weekly Jobless Claims Post Larger-Than-Expected Rise

Very Differing Views on 2014 Holiday Retail Sales Growth Expectations

September CPI Avoids Deflation Fears

31% of Americans Believe It’s a Good Time to Find Job

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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

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

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Economy Articles

All Economy Articles

Personal Income Rises Again in September

Japan Surprises Markets With More Quantitative Easing

20% of Nation’s Homeless Are in California

Third-Quarter GDP Growth Decelerating

UPS Expects Record Holiday Shipments

FOMC Ends Asset Buying, Continues Near-Zero Interest Rate

Why Consumer Confidence Rebounded in October

Durable Goods Orders Fall Again in September

Iceland Ranks First on Gender Gap

Texas Manufacturing Remains Strong Despite Oil Going to $80

Federal Reserve Showing Better Economic Picture at National Level

Weekly Jobless Claims Post Larger-Than-Expected Rise

Very Differing Views on 2014 Holiday Retail Sales Growth Expectations

September CPI Avoids Deflation Fears

31% of Americans Believe It’s a Good Time to Find Job

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

Her Husband Died at 48. His Survivor Benefit Pays $2,300 a Month, More Than the Check She Earned Herself.

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