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Jon C. Ogg | Sep 1, 2016 at 11:10 AM EDT

Rising Labor Costs Overshadow Negative Worker Productivity

With 2016 being an election year, everyone keeps getting reminded that the middle class and working class are not getting…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Sep 1, 2016 at 8:40 AM EDT

Dilma Rousseff, One of the 50 Least Powerful People in the World, Thrown Out of Office

Dilma Rousseff, the president of Brazil, was thrown out of office by the country's senate, not long after 24/7 Wall…

Paul Ausick | Aug 31, 2016 at 4:31 PM EDT

Where’s Mine?

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday said that 33 whistleblowers have received payments exceeding $100 million since…

Jon C. Ogg | Aug 31, 2016 at 1:05 PM EDT

Is Canada at Risk of Entering Recession?

It is always hard to call a recession, particularly in a foreign country. But is it too soon to worry…

Jon C. Ogg | Aug 31, 2016 at 9:55 AM EDT

ADP Sets Muted Tone for Department of Labor Payrolls Report

If economists and investors were hoping for a super-strong payrolls report from the U.S. Department of Labor this Friday, their…

Jon C. Ogg | Aug 30, 2016 at 11:35 AM EDT

Why Solid Consumer Confidence Is Not Good for Stocks

In traditional economic analysis, the stock market is supposed to cheer strong economic news. Right now the financial markets seem…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Aug 30, 2016 at 10:35 AM EDT

The 10 States That Contribute Most to the $1 Trillion Pension Disaster

From The Fiscal Times While a handful of states including West Virginia, New York and Indiana have made important strides…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Aug 29, 2016 at 7:20 PM EDT

Chicago Records ‘Most Violent Month in 20 Years’

Special from ZeroHedge With 3 days left in the month of August, the city of Chicago has recorded 84 homicides…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Aug 28, 2016 at 9:14 AM EDT

Almost Half of Blacks Treated Unfairly In ‘Last 30 Days’

In a period during which the tension between Black Americans and police are at a recent high, and the question…

Jon C. Ogg | Aug 26, 2016 at 10:20 AM EDT

Fed Chair Yellen Keeps Rate Hike Talk Alive — When Is Another Matter

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen's latest speech continues to point more toward a Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) rate hike.…

Jon C. Ogg | Aug 25, 2016 at 11:20 AM EDT

Did Durable Goods Just Set the Stage for a Rate Hike?

With the fresh reading on America's durable goods orders coming in quite strong, some watchers are wondering if the odds…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Aug 24, 2016 at 9:10 AM EDT

Car Fatalities Rise 43% in Florida, 31% in California

The National Safety Council reports that first-half 2016 traffic fatalities rose 9%, but some states were hit much harder than…

Jon C. Ogg | Aug 23, 2016 at 7:20 AM EDT

What Each Olympic Medal Costs Each Country Versus GDP

One interesting view for the larger economic snapshot is seeing how much each gold medal and then all Olympic medals…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Aug 22, 2016 at 9:15 AM EDT

Why Women Still Do the Wash

In the modern household, married couples are supposed to share chores, not along traditional lines, but in the spirit of…

Paul Ausick | Aug 20, 2016 at 9:40 AM EDT

It’s 115 Degrees in Kuwait

July was the hottest month ever recorded on earth. On Saturday, the temperature in Kuwait City was 115 degrees.

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Economy Articles

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Rising Labor Costs Overshadow Negative Worker Productivity

Dilma Rousseff, One of the 50 Least Powerful People in the World, Thrown Out of Office

Where’s Mine?

Is Canada at Risk of Entering Recession?

ADP Sets Muted Tone for Department of Labor Payrolls Report

Why Solid Consumer Confidence Is Not Good for Stocks

The 10 States That Contribute Most to the $1 Trillion Pension Disaster

Chicago Records ‘Most Violent Month in 20 Years’

Almost Half of Blacks Treated Unfairly In ‘Last 30 Days’

Fed Chair Yellen Keeps Rate Hike Talk Alive — When Is Another Matter

Did Durable Goods Just Set the Stage for a Rate Hike?

Car Fatalities Rise 43% in Florida, 31% in California

What Each Olympic Medal Costs Each Country Versus GDP

Why Women Still Do the Wash

It’s 115 Degrees in Kuwait

Can Low-Income Americans Really Retire With a TrumpIRA? The Math May Surprise You

The 2026 Chip War Is Already Over and Apple Dominated

Ted Turner Watched CNN Go From “World Peace Through Hard News” to “Dumbed Down” Infotainment. Warner Bros. Discovery Shareholders Are Now Funding the Decline.

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The Mega Backdoor Roth Move Tech Workers Use to Stuff an Extra $34,000 a Year Into a Roth

Can Low-Income Americans Really Retire With a TrumpIRA? The Math May Surprise You

The 2026 Chip War Is Already Over and Apple Dominated

Economy Articles

All Economy Articles

Rising Labor Costs Overshadow Negative Worker Productivity

Dilma Rousseff, One of the 50 Least Powerful People in the World, Thrown Out of Office

Where’s Mine?

Is Canada at Risk of Entering Recession?

ADP Sets Muted Tone for Department of Labor Payrolls Report

Why Solid Consumer Confidence Is Not Good for Stocks

The 10 States That Contribute Most to the $1 Trillion Pension Disaster

Chicago Records ‘Most Violent Month in 20 Years’

Almost Half of Blacks Treated Unfairly In ‘Last 30 Days’

Fed Chair Yellen Keeps Rate Hike Talk Alive — When Is Another Matter

Did Durable Goods Just Set the Stage for a Rate Hike?

Car Fatalities Rise 43% in Florida, 31% in California

What Each Olympic Medal Costs Each Country Versus GDP

Why Women Still Do the Wash

It’s 115 Degrees in Kuwait

Can Low-Income Americans Really Retire With a TrumpIRA? The Math May Surprise You

The 2026 Chip War Is Already Over and Apple Dominated

Ted Turner Watched CNN Go From “World Peace Through Hard News” to “Dumbed Down” Infotainment. Warner Bros. Discovery Shareholders Are Now Funding the Decline.

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