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Chris Lange | Sep 2, 2014 at 10:45 AM EDT

Strong PMI and ISM Not Strong Enough for the Bulls

Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) and Institute for Supply Management (ISM) manufacturing survey were released Tuesday morning.

Jon C. Ogg | Sep 2, 2014 at 9:15 AM EDT

Small Business Hiring Trends Look Less Robust

Paychex signaled a mixed bag in pre-unemployment and pre-payrolls data for the month of August.

Douglas A. McIntyre | Sep 1, 2014 at 5:25 AM EDT

Markit Eurozone PMI — Official Press Release

ThinkstockEconomics analysis firm Markit reported that Eurozone Manufacturing PMI reached a 13-month lost in August. The official announcement: The rate…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Sep 1, 2014 at 5:18 AM EDT

HSBC Purchasing Managers’ Index — Official Press Release

ThinkstockChina’s manufacturing activity slowed in August, according to HSBC: Chinese manufacturers saw a further improvement in overall operating conditions in…

Paul Ausick | Aug 29, 2014 at 10:36 AM EDT

Consumer Sentiment Up in August, but Outlook Dims

The final August reading on the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index rose to 82.5.

Trey Thoelcke | Aug 29, 2014 at 10:20 AM EDT

Chicago Business Barometer Rebounds in August

The Chicago Purchasing Manager Index (PMI) rose more-than-expected last month to a seasonally adjusted 64.3.

Paul Ausick | Aug 29, 2014 at 9:20 AM EDT

Decline in Consumer Spending Raises Concern for Deflation

Bureau of Economic Analysis data show that personal income in July grew by 0.2% month-over-month, but personal spending fell by…

Paul Ausick | Aug 29, 2014 at 8:05 AM EDT

40-Hour Workweek Actually 47 Hours Long

Only about four of 10 U.S. workers actually work a 9-to-5, 40-hour a week job. A full 50% say they…

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

Weekly Jobless Claims Little Changed

The U.S. Department of Labor released the data on weekly jobless claims Thursday morning, and the number remains virtually unchanged.

Chris Lange | Aug 28, 2014 at 9:55 AM EDT

Corporate Profits, Exports Boost US GDP

The first revision to real gross domestic product for the second quarter was reported Thursday morning.

Paul Ausick | Aug 27, 2014 at 2:25 PM EDT

LA Minimum Wage Could Be Among Highest in U.S.

ThinkstockLos Angeles could become the third California city to take action on a proposal to raise its minimum wage. The…

Chris Lange | Aug 27, 2014 at 7:40 AM EDT

Will the 4% GDP for Q2 Hold Up in Thursday’s Revision?

The first revision to real GDP for the second quarter of 2014 will be reported Thursday morning.

Jon C. Ogg | Aug 26, 2014 at 1:25 PM EDT

Is Higher Credit Card Debt Increasing Risks of Another Subprime Bubble?

The National Consumer Trends Credit Report shows that credit card debt is increasing across all the largest metro areas in…

Paul Ausick | Aug 26, 2014 at 12:35 PM EDT

Companies That Have Cut Their U.S. Tax Bills the Most

These companies have cut their effective tax rates the most and boosted their net income at the same time.

Jon C. Ogg | Aug 26, 2014 at 10:30 AM EDT

Consumer Confidence Strength Driven by Today Rather Than Tomorrow

The Conference Board has released its reading on Consumer confidence for the month of August.

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Strong PMI and ISM Not Strong Enough for the Bulls

Small Business Hiring Trends Look Less Robust

Markit Eurozone PMI — Official Press Release

HSBC Purchasing Managers’ Index — Official Press Release

Consumer Sentiment Up in August, but Outlook Dims

Chicago Business Barometer Rebounds in August

Decline in Consumer Spending Raises Concern for Deflation

40-Hour Workweek Actually 47 Hours Long

Weekly Jobless Claims Little Changed

Corporate Profits, Exports Boost US GDP

LA Minimum Wage Could Be Among Highest in U.S.

Will the 4% GDP for Q2 Hold Up in Thursday’s Revision?

Is Higher Credit Card Debt Increasing Risks of Another Subprime Bubble?

Companies That Have Cut Their U.S. Tax Bills the Most

Consumer Confidence Strength Driven by Today Rather Than Tomorrow

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Economy Articles

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Strong PMI and ISM Not Strong Enough for the Bulls

Small Business Hiring Trends Look Less Robust

Markit Eurozone PMI — Official Press Release

HSBC Purchasing Managers’ Index — Official Press Release

Consumer Sentiment Up in August, but Outlook Dims

Chicago Business Barometer Rebounds in August

Decline in Consumer Spending Raises Concern for Deflation

40-Hour Workweek Actually 47 Hours Long

Weekly Jobless Claims Little Changed

Corporate Profits, Exports Boost US GDP

LA Minimum Wage Could Be Among Highest in U.S.

Will the 4% GDP for Q2 Hold Up in Thursday’s Revision?

Is Higher Credit Card Debt Increasing Risks of Another Subprime Bubble?

Companies That Have Cut Their U.S. Tax Bills the Most

Consumer Confidence Strength Driven by Today Rather Than Tomorrow

Is XRP About to Bounce? XRP FUD Just Hit the Same Low That Sparked a 50% Rally

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