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Jon C. Ogg | Sep 25, 2013 at 2:47 PM EDT

Rise in Household Net Worth Is Great News, Yet Elusive for Many Americans

ThinkstockThe latest report from the Federal Reserve is out showing that total household net worth rose again in the second…

Jon C. Ogg | Sep 25, 2013 at 8:50 AM EDT

Durable Goods May Have Role in QE and Tapering Decision

ThinkstockThe recent decision from Ben Bernanke and the FOMC to not start tapering bond purchases was supposedly due to the…

Jon C. Ogg | Sep 24, 2013 at 10:30 AM EDT

Consumer Confidence Already Falling Before Government Shutdown

ThinkstockDespite all the economic improvements and the controversy around whether Ben Bernanke should have tapered the bond buying, the Conference…

Paul Ausick | Sep 23, 2013 at 2:07 PM EDT

Is Kenya’s $37 Billion Economy at Risk?

ThinkstockThe worst terrorist violence in 15 years exploded in Kenya last weekend when a Somalian militant group known as al-Shabaab…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Sep 23, 2013 at 6:35 AM EDT

Merkel Wins as Need for Austerity in Europe Fades

ThinkstockAngela Merkel won a third term as Germany’s chancellor. Her Christian Democratic Union and a smaller ally took more than 41% of…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Sep 23, 2013 at 4:31 AM EDT

PMI: EU and China Spring Back to Life

ThinkstockData from both China and the European Union showed that any post-recession slowdown will not turn into another dip. A…

Paul Ausick | Sep 19, 2013 at 12:47 PM EDT

U.S. Postal Service Running Out of Cash

courtesy of USPSThe U.S. Postal Service is dangerously close to running out of cash. In testimony on Thursday before the…

Mike Sauter | Sep 19, 2013 at 12:21 AM EDT

America’s Richest (and Poorest) States

Wikimedia Commons/creative commonsLast year, household income remained effectively unchanged, according to data released this week by the U.S. Census Bureau.…

Jon C. Ogg | Sep 18, 2013 at 3:19 PM EDT

The Real Reason No FOMC Bond Tapering Came from Bernanke

courtesy U.S. Federal ReserveWe provided live coverage on the matter for about two hours before, during, and after the FOMC…

Paul Ausick | Sep 18, 2013 at 2:31 PM EDT

FOMC Statement Juices Homebuilding Stocks

ThinkstockIn its announcement Wednesday afternoon, the FOMC cited concern over recent developments in the housing market as a reason to…

Paul Ausick | Sep 18, 2013 at 2:14 PM EDT

Business Outlook Darkens

ThinkstockExpectations for economic growth have fallen since the beginning of the summer according to the Business Roundtable, an association of…

Jon C. Ogg | Sep 18, 2013 at 12:50 PM EDT

Live Coverage: FOMC, Bernanke, Fed Lowered Forecasts, No Bond Purchase Tapering

courtesy U.S. Federal Reserve24/7 Wall St. has been surprised by the FOMC with the decision not to begin tapering its…

Jon C. Ogg | Sep 18, 2013 at 11:10 AM EDT

Is the Fed Being Forced to Taper QE?

ThinkstockWith this September Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting being a two-day one, we have a lot more to expect than just…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Sep 18, 2013 at 6:32 AM EDT

The Fed: What Difference Does $10 Billion a Month Make?

courtesy U.S. Federal ReserveIn the scheme of things, as far as the size of the economy and the massive amounts of…

Paul Ausick | Sep 17, 2013 at 10:55 AM EDT

U.S. Debt at Highest Level Since World War II

ThinkstockU.S. government debt held by the public has soared for the past several years and now stands at 73% of…

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Economy Articles

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Rise in Household Net Worth Is Great News, Yet Elusive for Many Americans

Durable Goods May Have Role in QE and Tapering Decision

Consumer Confidence Already Falling Before Government Shutdown

Is Kenya’s $37 Billion Economy at Risk?

Merkel Wins as Need for Austerity in Europe Fades

PMI: EU and China Spring Back to Life

U.S. Postal Service Running Out of Cash

America’s Richest (and Poorest) States

The Real Reason No FOMC Bond Tapering Came from Bernanke

FOMC Statement Juices Homebuilding Stocks

Business Outlook Darkens

Live Coverage: FOMC, Bernanke, Fed Lowered Forecasts, No Bond Purchase Tapering

Is the Fed Being Forced to Taper QE?

The Fed: What Difference Does $10 Billion a Month Make?

U.S. Debt at Highest Level Since World War II

IAU Returned 42% in a Year of Sticky Inflation. Here’s Why Allocators Are Reconsidering Gold

The DOJ just charged 324 defendants in the largest Medicare fraud takedown ever — $14.6 billion that’s now reaching retirees’ statements

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The DOJ just charged 324 defendants in the largest Medicare fraud takedown ever — $14.6 billion that's now reaching retirees' statements

A $360,000 Portfolio That Quietly Pays You More Than the Average Social Security Check

IAU Returned 42% in a Year of Sticky Inflation. Here’s Why Allocators Are Reconsidering Gold

The DOJ just charged 324 defendants in the largest Medicare fraud takedown ever — $14.6 billion that’s now reaching retirees’ statements

Economy Articles

All Economy Articles

Rise in Household Net Worth Is Great News, Yet Elusive for Many Americans

Durable Goods May Have Role in QE and Tapering Decision

Consumer Confidence Already Falling Before Government Shutdown

Is Kenya’s $37 Billion Economy at Risk?

Merkel Wins as Need for Austerity in Europe Fades

PMI: EU and China Spring Back to Life

U.S. Postal Service Running Out of Cash

America’s Richest (and Poorest) States

The Real Reason No FOMC Bond Tapering Came from Bernanke

FOMC Statement Juices Homebuilding Stocks

Business Outlook Darkens

Live Coverage: FOMC, Bernanke, Fed Lowered Forecasts, No Bond Purchase Tapering

Is the Fed Being Forced to Taper QE?

The Fed: What Difference Does $10 Billion a Month Make?

U.S. Debt at Highest Level Since World War II

IAU Returned 42% in a Year of Sticky Inflation. Here’s Why Allocators Are Reconsidering Gold

The DOJ just charged 324 defendants in the largest Medicare fraud takedown ever — $14.6 billion that’s now reaching retirees’ statements

Which Big-Box Store Chain Has Dominated 2026: Walmart, Target, or Costco?

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The DOJ just charged 324 defendants in the largest Medicare fraud takedown ever — $14.6 billion that's now reaching retirees' statements

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