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Paul Ausick | Jun 1, 2016 at 11:50 AM EDT

New Construction Spending Falls Nearly 2% in April

The U.S. Census Bureau reported Wednesday morning that construction spending in April dipped by 1.8% to an estimated seasonally adjusted…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jun 1, 2016 at 9:50 AM EDT

9 States That Are Less Than 1% Water

The U.S. Geological Survey and U.S. Census Bureau combine their resources to measure what portion of each state is land…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jun 1, 2016 at 5:26 AM EDT

Markit Eurozone Manufacturing PMI Drops to 3-Month Low

At about the same time that the OECD released its pessimist Economic Forecast, research firm Markit reported trouble in Europe.

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jun 1, 2016 at 5:14 AM EDT

OECD Warns on Slow Economic Growth

Echoing comments from the World Bank and International Monetary Fund, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has warned…

Jon C. Ogg | May 31, 2016 at 12:05 PM EDT

ISM-Chicago Shows Purchasing Managers Seeing Contraction

Among the slew of economic reports on Tuesday was the ISM-Chicago's Chicago Business Barometer for the month of May. This…

Jon C. Ogg | May 31, 2016 at 11:35 AM EDT

How Friday’s Payrolls Report Could Skew Fed Rate Hike Expectations

When Department of Labor releases its report on nonfarm payrolls, private sector payrolls and unemployment for the month of May,…

Jon C. Ogg | May 31, 2016 at 11:05 AM EDT

Dallas Fed Manufacturing Indexes Went Negative in May

The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas released the regional Dallas Fed Business Activity reading for May, showing a drop to…

Jon C. Ogg | May 31, 2016 at 10:40 AM EDT

Consumer Confidence Drops Again in May

The Conference Board survey showed that consumer confidence fell more than expected in May.

Jon C. Ogg | May 31, 2016 at 10:35 AM EDT

Credit Managers Index Shows Slowing Growth in April

Many investors and economists skip this monthly report, but it does make up one of the components for each month's…

Jon C. Ogg | May 31, 2016 at 9:10 AM EDT

Personal Spending Outpaced Income Gains in April

Personal income and consumer spending posted gains for the month of April. The U.S. Department of Commerce said that consumer…

Douglas A. McIntyre | May 31, 2016 at 5:16 AM EDT

North Korea Leads as Global Slavery Hits 46 Million

North Korea has by far and away that largest portion of its population who live in "modern slavery." No other…

Douglas A. McIntyre | May 30, 2016 at 9:10 AM EDT

New Hampshire Spends Least Among States on Public Higher Education

New Hampshire spends the least on public higher education among America's 50 states. In most states in which this is…

Paul Ausick | May 29, 2016 at 9:35 AM EDT

Trump’s Mistake: 9 Counties Running Out of Water

Unlike several past winters, this last one was relatively wet in California, relieving drought conditions in the northern part of…

Paul Ausick | May 29, 2016 at 9:26 AM EDT

California Drought Covers 61% of State, as Trump Denies It

Donald Trump told an audience in Fresno, Calif., Friday that "there is no drought" and that the state has "a…

Paul Ausick | May 28, 2016 at 10:10 AM EDT

Temperatures Rise Above 110 Degrees in India and Algeria

Saturday morning, the city of Ramgundam, India, recorded a temperature of 114.8°F, tied with a town in Algeria for the…

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New Construction Spending Falls Nearly 2% in April

9 States That Are Less Than 1% Water

Markit Eurozone Manufacturing PMI Drops to 3-Month Low

OECD Warns on Slow Economic Growth

ISM-Chicago Shows Purchasing Managers Seeing Contraction

How Friday’s Payrolls Report Could Skew Fed Rate Hike Expectations

Dallas Fed Manufacturing Indexes Went Negative in May

Consumer Confidence Drops Again in May

Credit Managers Index Shows Slowing Growth in April

Personal Spending Outpaced Income Gains in April

North Korea Leads as Global Slavery Hits 46 Million

New Hampshire Spends Least Among States on Public Higher Education

Trump’s Mistake: 9 Counties Running Out of Water

California Drought Covers 61% of State, as Trump Denies It

Temperatures Rise Above 110 Degrees in India and Algeria

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Economy Articles

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New Construction Spending Falls Nearly 2% in April

9 States That Are Less Than 1% Water

Markit Eurozone Manufacturing PMI Drops to 3-Month Low

OECD Warns on Slow Economic Growth

ISM-Chicago Shows Purchasing Managers Seeing Contraction

How Friday’s Payrolls Report Could Skew Fed Rate Hike Expectations

Dallas Fed Manufacturing Indexes Went Negative in May

Consumer Confidence Drops Again in May

Credit Managers Index Shows Slowing Growth in April

Personal Spending Outpaced Income Gains in April

North Korea Leads as Global Slavery Hits 46 Million

New Hampshire Spends Least Among States on Public Higher Education

Trump’s Mistake: 9 Counties Running Out of Water

California Drought Covers 61% of State, as Trump Denies It

Temperatures Rise Above 110 Degrees in India and Algeria

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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