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247alex | Dec 3, 2013 at 6:29 AM EST

Eight States With the Highest Minimum Wages

ThinkstockThe White House recently announced President Barack Obama’s support for a Senate bill that would increase the federal minimum wage…

Jon C. Ogg | Dec 2, 2013 at 10:30 AM EST

Manufacturing Now in Sixth Consecutive Month of Growth

ThinkstockThe Institute for Supply Management (ISM) has reported that November was yet another gain for its reading on manufacturing. The…

Trey Thoelcke | Dec 2, 2013 at 7:15 AM EST

Modest PMI Growth in China and the Eurozone in November

ThinkstockGlobal financial information services company Markit has released final November Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data. Overall, growth in economic activity…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Dec 2, 2013 at 6:34 AM EST

Countries Where People Suffer the Least

nationsonline.orgPeople who “suffer” the least are concentrated in a few areas, according to a new poll from Gallup. These countries…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Nov 29, 2013 at 4:52 AM EST

Why Americans Can’t Lose Weight

ThinkstockBy most measures, close to a third of Americans are overweight if the scientific BMI measurement is used. Some smaller…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Nov 29, 2013 at 4:36 AM EST

S & P Raises Outlook On Spain–The Details

ThinkstockSpain, one of the most badly damaged economies in Europe got a break as S&P raised its outlook on the nation’s…

Paul Ausick | Nov 27, 2013 at 10:40 AM EST

Consumer Sentiment Shows Signs of Life in Time for Black Friday

ThinkstockFollowing the better news earlier Wednesday morning from the U.S. Labor Department on new claims for unemployment benefits, the latest…

Paul Ausick | Nov 27, 2013 at 9:20 AM EST

New Jobless Claims, Durable Goods Orders Both Lower

Ed Brown, via Wikimedia CommonsA veritable blizzard of economic data is set for release Wednesday, just in time to give…

Jon C. Ogg | Nov 25, 2013 at 9:54 AM EST

Merrill Lynch Issues 2014 Economic Outlook: Calmer Seas Ahead

ThinkstockIt is that time of the year again when Wall Street starts issuing its forecasts for the coming year. We…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Nov 20, 2013 at 6:00 PM EST

Life Expectancy in U.S. Rising Slower Than Elsewhere — OECD

ThinkstockAmericans do not age well, at least according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. In its “Health at…

Jon C. Ogg | Nov 20, 2013 at 2:18 PM EST

FOMC Minutes Signal Tapering, More Than Recent Commentary

ThinkstockThe latest Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s October 29 to 30 FOMC meeting are indicating that tapering the $85 billion…

Jon C. Ogg | Nov 20, 2013 at 8:41 AM EST

Inflation Running Too Low, QE to Continue

ThinkstockThe U.S. Labor Department released its reading on inflation on Wednesday morning via the Consumer Price Index. Simply put, inflation…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Nov 19, 2013 at 5:53 AM EST

OECD Economic Outlook Cautious — the Press Release

ThinkstockHardly encouraging: The global economy is expected to continue expanding at a moderate pace over the coming two years, but…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Nov 15, 2013 at 6:42 AM EST

World Economic Forum Lists 10 Trends That Will Define Global Agenda

ThinkstockThe World Economic Forum’s (WEF’s) “Outlook for the Global Agenda 2014” is based on the opinions of 1,592 important people from…

Paul Ausick | Nov 14, 2013 at 3:46 PM EST

Holiday Spending to Dive: Gallup

ThinkstockLast year consumers spent an average of $786 on holiday gifts, but if the latest poll from Gallup is correct…

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Eight States With the Highest Minimum Wages

Manufacturing Now in Sixth Consecutive Month of Growth

Modest PMI Growth in China and the Eurozone in November

Countries Where People Suffer the Least

Why Americans Can’t Lose Weight

S & P Raises Outlook On Spain–The Details

Consumer Sentiment Shows Signs of Life in Time for Black Friday

New Jobless Claims, Durable Goods Orders Both Lower

Merrill Lynch Issues 2014 Economic Outlook: Calmer Seas Ahead

Life Expectancy in U.S. Rising Slower Than Elsewhere — OECD

FOMC Minutes Signal Tapering, More Than Recent Commentary

Inflation Running Too Low, QE to Continue

OECD Economic Outlook Cautious — the Press Release

World Economic Forum Lists 10 Trends That Will Define Global Agenda

Holiday Spending to Dive: Gallup

Stock Market Live May 6, 2026: S&P 500 (SPY) Up on End-of-War Hopes Again

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