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Trey Thoelcke | Oct 31, 2013 at 7:10 AM EDT

Germans Cautiously Optimistic Despite Shaky Economic Data, U.S. Pressure

ThinkstockRetail sales in Germany were weaker than expected in September, according to data from the federal statistics office released Thursday. Retail…

Paul Ausick | Oct 30, 2013 at 2:28 PM EDT

FOMC: Quantitative Easing as Far as the Eye Can See!

courtesy U.S. Federal ReserveSaying that the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) it sees improvement in U.S. economic activity and in…

Jon C. Ogg | Oct 29, 2013 at 10:20 AM EDT

Consumer Confidence Tanked in October

ThinkstockThe latest economic reading is the Conference Board’s report on monthly consumer confidence for October. The title of the report…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Oct 29, 2013 at 10:11 AM EDT

What Janet Yellen Means

Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Janet Yellen, who chaired the Council of Economic Advisers under President Clinton and served as a…

Jon C. Ogg | Oct 29, 2013 at 8:45 AM EDT

PPI: Inflation Remains the Bogeyman

ThinkstockInflation is just not appearing in the broad economic numbers. A fresh report from the U.S. Department of Labor actually…

Jon C. Ogg | Oct 28, 2013 at 2:29 PM EDT

All Eyes on FOMC Meeting, Irony or Paradox?

ThinkstockThe October 29 to 30 Federal Open Market Committee policy meeting is one which may be a bit of a…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Oct 28, 2013 at 6:45 AM EDT

Encouraging Marriage to Drive the Economy

fotopediaThe declining number of marriages gets criticized as a lack of commitment between people, or a challenge to the moral…

Jon C. Ogg | Oct 25, 2013 at 10:15 AM EDT

Consumer Sentiment Worse Than Preliminary Report and Expectations

ThinkstockThe Reuters/University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment for the end of October is a revised report, but this came in at…

Jon C. Ogg | Oct 25, 2013 at 8:37 AM EDT

Big Disappointment in Durable Goods for September

ThinkstockThe report on durable goods can be the most volatile of all major economic reports. It is reported each month,…

Paul Ausick | Oct 24, 2013 at 10:50 AM EDT

U.S. Flash PMI for October Could Have Been Worse

ThinkstockThe U.S. purchasing managers’ index (PMI) flash reading for October came in a 51.1, just barely a positive reading and…

Trey Thoelcke | Oct 24, 2013 at 7:25 AM EDT

Eurozone Economic Activity Slows in October

ThinkstockBusiness activity in the eurozone’s private sector grew at a slower pace in October, according to data firm Markit. Its…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Oct 24, 2013 at 5:45 AM EDT

Many Americans Will Not Retire Until They Die

ThinkstockWhy bother to retire when you can die at work? A new survey from Wells Fargo finds that, among middle class…

Paul Ausick | Oct 23, 2013 at 8:20 PM EDT

McDonald’s Advice to Worker: Not Making Enough to Live On, Apply for Food Stamps

ThinkstockAn employee of McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE: MCD) who has worked for the company for 10 years and called the company’s…

Jon C. Ogg | Oct 23, 2013 at 2:03 PM EDT

College Tuition Price Hikes Lowest In Almost 40 Years

ThinkstockGood news is on the way for students who want to go to college. It appears as though the price…

Jon C. Ogg | Oct 23, 2013 at 9:05 AM EDT

No Inflation Seen from Import and Export Prices in September

ThinkstockWednesday morning brought yet another delayed economic report from the Labor Department. This was the import and export prices for…

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Germans Cautiously Optimistic Despite Shaky Economic Data, U.S. Pressure

FOMC: Quantitative Easing as Far as the Eye Can See!

Consumer Confidence Tanked in October

What Janet Yellen Means

PPI: Inflation Remains the Bogeyman

All Eyes on FOMC Meeting, Irony or Paradox?

Encouraging Marriage to Drive the Economy

Consumer Sentiment Worse Than Preliminary Report and Expectations

Big Disappointment in Durable Goods for September

U.S. Flash PMI for October Could Have Been Worse

Eurozone Economic Activity Slows in October

Many Americans Will Not Retire Until They Die

McDonald’s Advice to Worker: Not Making Enough to Live On, Apply for Food Stamps

College Tuition Price Hikes Lowest In Almost 40 Years

No Inflation Seen from Import and Export Prices in September

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Economy Articles

All Economy Articles

Germans Cautiously Optimistic Despite Shaky Economic Data, U.S. Pressure

FOMC: Quantitative Easing as Far as the Eye Can See!

Consumer Confidence Tanked in October

What Janet Yellen Means

PPI: Inflation Remains the Bogeyman

All Eyes on FOMC Meeting, Irony or Paradox?

Encouraging Marriage to Drive the Economy

Consumer Sentiment Worse Than Preliminary Report and Expectations

Big Disappointment in Durable Goods for September

U.S. Flash PMI for October Could Have Been Worse

Eurozone Economic Activity Slows in October

Many Americans Will Not Retire Until They Die

McDonald’s Advice to Worker: Not Making Enough to Live On, Apply for Food Stamps

College Tuition Price Hikes Lowest In Almost 40 Years

No Inflation Seen from Import and Export Prices in September

Tips for Setting Up Your First Rental Property, From the Retire SMART Podcast

Can the Rest of the Mag 7 Reach the Google-Level Greatness Shown Last Quarter?

Here Are Wednesday’s Top Wall Street Analyst Research Calls: Advanced Micro Devices, American Eagle Outfitters, GlobalFoundries, IAC, Merck, Palantir Technologies, Reddit, and More

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