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Jon C. Ogg | Jun 6, 2016 at 11:10 AM EDT

Employment Trends Index Confirms Poor BLS Payrolls Data From Prior Week

The Conference Board reported that its Employment Trends Index fell in May and the six-month growth rate is now in…

Trey Thoelcke | Jun 6, 2016 at 10:40 AM EDT

How Swiss Voters Saved Their Economy by Overwhelmingly Rejecting a Universal Basic Income

Switzerland has overwhelmingly rejected a national referendum on a universal basic income. If it had passed, disaster would have loomed…

Paul Ausick | Jun 5, 2016 at 9:07 AM EDT

Temperature Drops to Minus 106 Degrees in Antarctica

The low temperature forecast for Sunday, June 5, in the Lower 48 states was around 48 degrees Fahrenheit (F). The…

Paul Ausick | Jun 5, 2016 at 9:04 AM EDT

8 Hottest Days in US History Were in Death Valley

No place in the U.S. gets hotter than Death Valley. For that matter, no place on earth has gotten hotter…

Paul Ausick | Jun 4, 2016 at 10:05 AM EDT

Honolulu Is Worst City for Single Mothers

Low pay, high housing costs (mostly rentals) and lack of education are among the hurdles that single mothers must overcome,…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jun 4, 2016 at 9:15 AM EDT

Do Air Conditioners Cause Global Warming?

According to an MIT study, air-conditioning homes creates greenhouse gas emissions, one of the causes of global warming.

Jon C. Ogg | Jun 3, 2016 at 12:05 PM EDT

Atlanta Fed GDPNow Still Sees 2.5% GDP Growth in Q2

A forecast called GDPNow from the Atlanta Federal Reserve calls for 2.5% growth in gross domestic product in the second…

Jon C. Ogg | Jun 3, 2016 at 9:25 AM EDT

May Delivers Massive Payrolls Disappointment, Despite Lower Unemployment

The U.S. Department of Labor just served up what looks like a very mixed employment situation report.

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jun 3, 2016 at 5:23 AM EDT

Caixin’s Services PMI Shows More China Slowing

As the world's second largest economy by gross domestic product, when China catches the flu, the balance of the world…

Jon C. Ogg | Jun 2, 2016 at 2:29 PM EDT

Over $10 Trillion in Sovereign Debt Now at Negative Yields

According to a report came from Fitch Ratings, there was a whopping $10.4 trillion in sovereign debt with negative yields…

Jon C. Ogg | Jun 2, 2016 at 10:05 AM EDT

ADP Sets Tone for Friday’s Unemployment & Payrolls Report

ADP has reported that private sector employment increased by 173,000 jobs in the month of May.

Jon C. Ogg | Jun 2, 2016 at 9:55 AM EDT

How Michigan Dominates US With Poorest Towns and Cities

Here 24/7 Wall St. has featured the seven poorest towns in Michigan, including how each ranked among the 25 poorest…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jun 2, 2016 at 9:40 AM EDT

New York City Faces Up to $260 Billion in Hurricane Damage

A new study by CoreLogic forecasts that hurricanes could cause as much as $260 billion in damage to the New…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jun 2, 2016 at 5:44 AM EDT

Airline Profitability Rises

Fuel prices continue at low levels, down because of oil prices. The effects of that will wear off soon, as…

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

ISM Shows Unexpected Manufacturing Gain in May

The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) has released its index for manufacturing for the month of May.

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Employment Trends Index Confirms Poor BLS Payrolls Data From Prior Week

How Swiss Voters Saved Their Economy by Overwhelmingly Rejecting a Universal Basic Income

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Do Air Conditioners Cause Global Warming?

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Economy Articles

All Economy Articles

Employment Trends Index Confirms Poor BLS Payrolls Data From Prior Week

How Swiss Voters Saved Their Economy by Overwhelmingly Rejecting a Universal Basic Income

Temperature Drops to Minus 106 Degrees in Antarctica

8 Hottest Days in US History Were in Death Valley

Honolulu Is Worst City for Single Mothers

Do Air Conditioners Cause Global Warming?

Atlanta Fed GDPNow Still Sees 2.5% GDP Growth in Q2

May Delivers Massive Payrolls Disappointment, Despite Lower Unemployment

Caixin’s Services PMI Shows More China Slowing

Over $10 Trillion in Sovereign Debt Now at Negative Yields

ADP Sets Tone for Friday’s Unemployment & Payrolls Report

How Michigan Dominates US With Poorest Towns and Cities

New York City Faces Up to $260 Billion in Hurricane Damage

Airline Profitability Rises

ISM Shows Unexpected Manufacturing Gain in May

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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