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Jon C. Ogg | Apr 28, 2016 at 11:35 AM EDT

Weekly Jobless Claims Lend Further Support for Strong Jobs Market

The Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that weekly jobless claims came in at 257,000 for the week of April 23.

Jon C. Ogg | Apr 28, 2016 at 11:05 AM EDT

GDP Manages Very Small Gain in 2016 Q1

First-quarter GDP gives the bears some argument that the economy isn't chugging along just fine, but it is still growth…

Jon C. Ogg | Apr 27, 2016 at 2:48 PM EDT

What Yet Another No-Vote for a Fed Rate Hike Looks Like

Janet Yellen and the Federal Reserve have voted to keep interest rates flat. This was exactly what the market was…

Jon C. Ogg | Apr 27, 2016 at 10:50 AM EDT

What to Expect From Q1 2016 GDP

Thursday will mark a crucial day for just how much, or how little, the U.S. economy is growing. The initial…

Jon C. Ogg | Apr 27, 2016 at 10:35 AM EDT

Narrower Trade Deficit for Goods

The international trade deficit did not come in anywhere as high as expected in March, implying that perhaps that pesky…

Paul Ausick | Apr 26, 2016 at 1:55 PM EDT

Economic Confidence Level at 2016 Low: Gallup

Americans were more upbeat over the economy a year ago, but, as Gallup points out, the recent scores are not…

Jon C. Ogg | Apr 26, 2016 at 1:35 PM EDT

Little Chance (or None) Seen for Fed Rate Hike

This week's Federal Open Market Committee meeting is likely to produce no hike for the federal funds rate.

Jon C. Ogg | Apr 26, 2016 at 12:10 PM EDT

Durable Goods Look Unenthusiastic for March

The durable goods measurement of new orders rose less than expected for the month of March on a headline basis.

Jon C. Ogg | Apr 26, 2016 at 11:25 AM EDT

Consumer Confidence Chasing Consumer Sentiment Lower

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index declined moderately in April, after seeing an increase in March.

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

Philadelphia Fed Shows Nonmanufacturing Stays Stronger Than Manufacturing

The pace of activity in the region’s nonmanufacturing sectors remained positive in April, according to the Philly Fed's Nonmanufacturing Business…

Trey Thoelcke | Apr 26, 2016 at 9:10 AM EDT

Saudi Vision 2030, or Saudi Folly?

Saudi Arabia has just released a 12,000-word, 15-year plan for supposedly revamping its economy called "Saudi Vision 2030."

Paul Ausick | Apr 25, 2016 at 12:50 PM EDT

FOMC Meeting Unlikely to Deliver Interest Rate Hike

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) opens its April meeting on Tuesday and on Wednesday will announce its decision on…

Jon C. Ogg | Apr 25, 2016 at 11:05 AM EDT

Dallas Fed Shows Mixed to Positive Manufacturing Trends

For the second month in a row, overall Texas factory activity increased in the Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey.

Douglas A. McIntyre | Apr 23, 2016 at 9:25 AM EDT

Global Temperature Hits 11th Straight Month of Record Highs

Global warming is at extremely high levels, compared to temperatures from the past. This is a sign that the planet's…

Jon C. Ogg | Apr 21, 2016 at 11:35 AM EDT

Leading Indicators Ticked Higher in March

March's leading indicators rose less than expected but followed two months of decline.

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Economy Articles

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Weekly Jobless Claims Lend Further Support for Strong Jobs Market

GDP Manages Very Small Gain in 2016 Q1

What Yet Another No-Vote for a Fed Rate Hike Looks Like

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Narrower Trade Deficit for Goods

Economic Confidence Level at 2016 Low: Gallup

Little Chance (or None) Seen for Fed Rate Hike

Durable Goods Look Unenthusiastic for March

Consumer Confidence Chasing Consumer Sentiment Lower

Philadelphia Fed Shows Nonmanufacturing Stays Stronger Than Manufacturing

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FOMC Meeting Unlikely to Deliver Interest Rate Hike

Dallas Fed Shows Mixed to Positive Manufacturing Trends

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Economy Articles

All Economy Articles

Weekly Jobless Claims Lend Further Support for Strong Jobs Market

GDP Manages Very Small Gain in 2016 Q1

What Yet Another No-Vote for a Fed Rate Hike Looks Like

What to Expect From Q1 2016 GDP

Narrower Trade Deficit for Goods

Economic Confidence Level at 2016 Low: Gallup

Little Chance (or None) Seen for Fed Rate Hike

Durable Goods Look Unenthusiastic for March

Consumer Confidence Chasing Consumer Sentiment Lower

Philadelphia Fed Shows Nonmanufacturing Stays Stronger Than Manufacturing

Saudi Vision 2030, or Saudi Folly?

FOMC Meeting Unlikely to Deliver Interest Rate Hike

Dallas Fed Shows Mixed to Positive Manufacturing Trends

Global Temperature Hits 11th Straight Month of Record Highs

Leading Indicators Ticked Higher in March

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

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