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Paul Ausick | Jul 3, 2019 at 11:40 AM EDT

US May Trade Deficit Widens to 2019 High Despite Tariffs

The U.S. trade deficit increased by $55.5 billion in May, a bigger jump than expected. Trade with China accounted for…

Paul Ausick | Jul 3, 2019 at 9:50 AM EDT

Housing Market Signals Coming Recession

The housing market is offering up strong signals that a recession is looming and could begin by the fourth quarter…

Jon C. Ogg | Jul 2, 2019 at 10:10 AM EDT

Small Biz Employment Trends Soften in June, but Wage Pressures Continue to Rise

It's still too soon to call the U.S. Department of Labor's unemployment situation report due this Friday, but the Paychex…

Hristina Byrnes | Jul 1, 2019 at 10:09 AM EDT

Why Don’t Teenagers Want Summer Jobs Anymore?

In his 1958 hit single “Summertime Blues,” rock-and-roller Eddie Cochran threatened to raise a ruckus “About workin’ all summer /…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jul 1, 2019 at 8:41 AM EDT

Fireworks Sales to Top $1.3 Billion This Year

The fireworks business receives most of its revenue in the leadup to the 4th of July holiday. That revenue has…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jul 1, 2019 at 8:29 AM EDT

These Are the 10 Places Americans Will Go for Fourth of July

Almost 49 million Americans will travel over the Fourth of July weekend, according to the AAA. That will be a…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jul 1, 2019 at 4:48 AM EDT

China Manufacturing Activity Moves Toward Recession Level

Because China's economy and employment is so dependent on factory work, contraction means that a key factor of the health…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jun 29, 2019 at 8:15 AM EDT

IMF Forecasts Net Income of $2.4 Billion in Current Year

The International Monetary Fund has posted its financials. Here are the results.

Paul Ausick | Jun 28, 2019 at 10:45 AM EDT

June Consumer Sentiment Index Dips on Tariff Worries

The University of Michigan consumer sentiment index for June was the same as the index reading for June 2018. Month…

Jon C. Ogg | Jun 28, 2019 at 10:25 AM EDT

Personal Income and Spending Both Gained in May

The Commerce Department reported gains in both personal income and in spending in May of 2019. The gain in personal…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jun 27, 2019 at 9:18 AM EDT

You Can Now Expect Hackers to Hold Your City for Ransom

Could hackers take control of much of your town's government and essentially hold it for ransom as the only means…

Jon C. Ogg | Jun 26, 2019 at 11:00 AM EDT

Weak Durable Goods in May Should Act as a Drag on Q2 GDP

If there is one industrial component that can help sway the impact of gross domestic product, look no further than…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jun 26, 2019 at 9:43 AM EDT

Will Anyone Know How Many People Actually Live in the US?

There is a battle in the federal courts over control of the national census, who will be included in the…

Jon C. Ogg | Jun 25, 2019 at 3:11 PM EDT

FOMC’s Forecast for Rate Cuts in 2019 Is Slower Than Market Expectations

Jerome Powell is being less dovish than the market and President Trump want him to be. FOMC votes to not…

Paul Ausick | Jun 25, 2019 at 2:45 PM EDT

June Consumer Confidence Plunges to 21-Month Low

The Conference Board reported Tuesday that its consumer confidence level hit a 21-month low in June.

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Economy Articles

All Economy Articles

US May Trade Deficit Widens to 2019 High Despite Tariffs

Housing Market Signals Coming Recession

Small Biz Employment Trends Soften in June, but Wage Pressures Continue to Rise

Why Don’t Teenagers Want Summer Jobs Anymore?

Fireworks Sales to Top $1.3 Billion This Year

These Are the 10 Places Americans Will Go for Fourth of July

China Manufacturing Activity Moves Toward Recession Level

IMF Forecasts Net Income of $2.4 Billion in Current Year

June Consumer Sentiment Index Dips on Tariff Worries

Personal Income and Spending Both Gained in May

You Can Now Expect Hackers to Hold Your City for Ransom

Weak Durable Goods in May Should Act as a Drag on Q2 GDP

Will Anyone Know How Many People Actually Live in the US?

FOMC’s Forecast for Rate Cuts in 2019 Is Slower Than Market Expectations

June Consumer Confidence Plunges to 21-Month Low

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Economy Articles

All Economy Articles

US May Trade Deficit Widens to 2019 High Despite Tariffs

Housing Market Signals Coming Recession

Small Biz Employment Trends Soften in June, but Wage Pressures Continue to Rise

Why Don’t Teenagers Want Summer Jobs Anymore?

Fireworks Sales to Top $1.3 Billion This Year

These Are the 10 Places Americans Will Go for Fourth of July

China Manufacturing Activity Moves Toward Recession Level

IMF Forecasts Net Income of $2.4 Billion in Current Year

June Consumer Sentiment Index Dips on Tariff Worries

Personal Income and Spending Both Gained in May

You Can Now Expect Hackers to Hold Your City for Ransom

Weak Durable Goods in May Should Act as a Drag on Q2 GDP

Will Anyone Know How Many People Actually Live in the US?

FOMC’s Forecast for Rate Cuts in 2019 Is Slower Than Market Expectations

June Consumer Confidence Plunges to 21-Month Low

The 401(k) Move For 60-Year-Olds That Saves Six Figures in Lifetime Taxes: SECURE 2.0’s Hidden Roth Advantage

How to Build $3,000 a Month in Dividend Income Before You Turn 50

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