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Jon C. Ogg | May 29, 2014 at 9:10 AM EDT

GDP Now in Contraction, Corporate Profits Decline

ThinkstockThe Commerce Department’s revision for first-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) was even worse than the prior report, and even worse…

Douglas A. McIntyre | May 29, 2014 at 6:34 AM EDT

Unemployment Over 20% in Some Cities

Unemployment remains more than 20% in two of America’s metro areas, and above 15% in a number of others. While…

Jon C. Ogg | May 27, 2014 at 10:20 AM EDT

Consumer Confidence Posts Strong Outlook

ThinkstockTuesday morning already brought a higher than expected durable goods economic report. Now we have a consumer confidence reading from…

Jon C. Ogg | May 27, 2014 at 9:25 AM EDT

Big Surprise in Durable Goods

Courtesy EADS/AirbusDurable goods is generally considered to be one of the most volatile economic reports issued each month. The Commerce…

Paul Ausick | May 24, 2014 at 9:25 AM EDT

Half of Americans Cannot Save Money for Retirement

ThinkstockHow hard is it to save for a secure retirement? Nearly half of Americans in a recent survey said it…

Douglas A. McIntyre | May 24, 2014 at 9:00 AM EDT

Minnesota Will Host 2018 Super Bowl, but What’s It Worth?

Image via Minnesota Vikings.The Minnesota Vikings weren’t winners on the football field last year, but they just won a very…

Douglas A. McIntyre | May 23, 2014 at 4:33 AM EDT

Fitch Announcement on Greece Upgrade

ThinkstockThe Fitch announcement on Greece debt upgrade: Fitch Ratings has upgraded Greece’s Long-term foreign and local currency Issuer Default…

Douglas A. McIntyre | May 22, 2014 at 2:31 PM EDT

Chicago Fed: National Economic Activity Index Shrinks

National economic activity declined sharply in April, according to the Chicago Federal Reserve National Activity Index released today. After clocking in…

Jon C. Ogg | May 22, 2014 at 2:15 PM EDT

The Multi-Billion Dollar Economic Contribution of Memorial Day

ThinkstockGet ready for a busy travel session this Memorial Day weekend. While this national holiday has no real gift-giving associated…

Douglas A. McIntyre | May 22, 2014 at 1:42 PM EDT

Markit: Manufacturing Output Growth Hits Three-Year High

ThinkstockThe Markit Flash U.S. Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) jumped 1.4% to 56.2 for May, according to a Markit report…

Paul Ausick | May 22, 2014 at 12:40 PM EDT

Top 10 U.S. Cities for Innovation

ThinkstockThe greater the potential for innovation in a city the higher the economic output that city is likely to enjoy.…

Paul Ausick | May 22, 2014 at 9:19 AM EDT

Why Are There 115,000 (or 150,000) Gas Stations in America?

Bob Beck/Gulf Oil Historical SocietySince Gulf Oil Company opened the first gas station in Pittsburgh in 1913, things have changed…

Jon C. Ogg | May 22, 2014 at 8:50 AM EDT

Weekly Jobless Claims Head the Wrong Way

The most recent weekly jobless claims have been released by the U.S. Labor Department, and they show a big jump…

Douglas A. McIntyre | May 22, 2014 at 6:44 AM EDT

U.S. Obesity Rates Hits 28%

ThinkstockIf there needs to be any proof that obesity is an epidemic and probably the most serious threat to the…

Jon C. Ogg | May 21, 2014 at 2:10 PM EDT

FOMC Minutes Discuss Means of Exiting Quantitative Easing, Not Timing

ThinkstockThe FOMC has released the minutes of its April 29 to 30 meeting. We would caution that these minutes cover…

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Economy Articles

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GDP Now in Contraction, Corporate Profits Decline

Unemployment Over 20% in Some Cities

Consumer Confidence Posts Strong Outlook

Big Surprise in Durable Goods

Half of Americans Cannot Save Money for Retirement

Minnesota Will Host 2018 Super Bowl, but What’s It Worth?

Fitch Announcement on Greece Upgrade

Chicago Fed: National Economic Activity Index Shrinks

The Multi-Billion Dollar Economic Contribution of Memorial Day

Markit: Manufacturing Output Growth Hits Three-Year High

Top 10 U.S. Cities for Innovation

Why Are There 115,000 (or 150,000) Gas Stations in America?

Weekly Jobless Claims Head the Wrong Way

U.S. Obesity Rates Hits 28%

FOMC Minutes Discuss Means of Exiting Quantitative Easing, Not Timing

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

Retired and Considering Remarrying? Five Questions That Determine Whether You Should

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Retired and Considering Remarrying? Five Questions That Determine Whether You Should

He Wants to Spend Retirement Restoring Classic Cars. How Large a Portfolio Does He Need?

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

Retired and Considering Remarrying? Five Questions That Determine Whether You Should

Economy Articles

All Economy Articles

GDP Now in Contraction, Corporate Profits Decline

Unemployment Over 20% in Some Cities

Consumer Confidence Posts Strong Outlook

Big Surprise in Durable Goods

Half of Americans Cannot Save Money for Retirement

Minnesota Will Host 2018 Super Bowl, but What’s It Worth?

Fitch Announcement on Greece Upgrade

Chicago Fed: National Economic Activity Index Shrinks

The Multi-Billion Dollar Economic Contribution of Memorial Day

Markit: Manufacturing Output Growth Hits Three-Year High

Top 10 U.S. Cities for Innovation

Why Are There 115,000 (or 150,000) Gas Stations in America?

Weekly Jobless Claims Head the Wrong Way

U.S. Obesity Rates Hits 28%

FOMC Minutes Discuss Means of Exiting Quantitative Easing, Not Timing

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

Retired and Considering Remarrying? Five Questions That Determine Whether You Should

The Fed Just Triggered a Sharp Tech-Sector Sell-Off: Here Is the 1 Dirt-Cheap Financial Disruptor I’m Buying Hand Over Fist

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