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Jon C. Ogg | Oct 31, 2012 at 10:03 AM EDT

October Chicago PMI Remains in Contraction

The Chicago Purchasing Managers Index for the month of October did manage to tick up from September, but it is unfortunately…

Jon C. Ogg | Oct 31, 2012 at 9:06 AM EDT

Employment Cost Index: Benefit Costs Rising Faster Than Wages

ThinkstockInflation in wages is not really present right now. A report for the third quarter showed that the Employment Cost…

Jon C. Ogg | Oct 29, 2012 at 11:04 AM EDT

Dallas Fed Shows Slower Growth in October

The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas is now showing that growth is present but slowing in its region. Today’s Texas…

Jon C. Ogg | Oct 29, 2012 at 8:57 AM EDT

Chicago Fed: Manufacturing Dropped in September

There is another economic report to digest ahead of closed markets this Monday. The Chicago Fed Midwest Manufacturing Index fell…

Jon C. Ogg | Oct 29, 2012 at 8:51 AM EDT

Gains in September Personal Income and Spending

The markets may be closed for trading due to Hurricane Sandy, but the futures were scheduled to stay open until…

Trey Thoelcke | Oct 29, 2012 at 7:09 AM EDT

The Effects of Big Sandy

The effects of Hurricane Sandy already have been felt on Wall St. as the major exchanges have elected to close…

Jon C. Ogg | Oct 29, 2012 at 6:35 AM EDT

The Real Cost, and Value, of Halloween Is More Than $10 Billion

Halloween is not just for fun. It adds billions of dollars to the economy. And if early projections come true,…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Oct 28, 2012 at 10:05 AM EDT

Potential Sandy Damage Revised Higher to 284,000 Homes

As forecasters become more certain about where Hurricane Sandy will reach shore, one research firm has increased its estimates of…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Oct 27, 2012 at 9:14 AM EDT

Sandy: Over 250,000 Homes at Risk

flickr / gsfcThe total value of these residential homes is over $80 billion. “Based on current forecasts, Sandy is likely…

Jon C. Ogg | Oct 26, 2012 at 10:06 AM EDT

October Consumer Sentiment Ticks Down but Remains Strong

The Reuter’s/University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index has now been revised to a slightly lower level for October, but to…

Jon C. Ogg | Oct 26, 2012 at 8:38 AM EDT

Q3 GDP Tops Estimates on Huge Spike in Government Spending

ThinkstockFriday brought the first preliminary reading of the gross domestic product for the third quarter of 2012. The Commerce Department…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Oct 26, 2012 at 6:26 AM EDT

Do Big Storms Hurt the Economy?

When Katrina devastated much of the Gulf coast and crushed New Orleans, several economists said the effects would hurt national…

Mike Sauter | Oct 26, 2012 at 5:34 AM EDT

States with the Widest Gap Between the Rich and Poor

Since the late 1970s, income inequality in the U.S. has grown by nearly 20%. The Great Recession has brought the…

Jon C. Ogg | Oct 25, 2012 at 1:26 PM EDT

Hurricane Sandy Risks to Northeast Coast Grow

Hurricane Sandy became a more powerful storm than what the forecasters were expecting. Now it is looking as though Hurricane…

Jon C. Ogg | Oct 25, 2012 at 11:12 AM EDT

Kansas City Fed Index Hits 3-Year Low

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City has now released the October Manufacturing Survey and the survey revealed that its…

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October Chicago PMI Remains in Contraction

Employment Cost Index: Benefit Costs Rising Faster Than Wages

Dallas Fed Shows Slower Growth in October

Chicago Fed: Manufacturing Dropped in September

Gains in September Personal Income and Spending

The Effects of Big Sandy

The Real Cost, and Value, of Halloween Is More Than $10 Billion

Potential Sandy Damage Revised Higher to 284,000 Homes

Sandy: Over 250,000 Homes at Risk

October Consumer Sentiment Ticks Down but Remains Strong

Q3 GDP Tops Estimates on Huge Spike in Government Spending

Do Big Storms Hurt the Economy?

States with the Widest Gap Between the Rich and Poor

Hurricane Sandy Risks to Northeast Coast Grow

Kansas City Fed Index Hits 3-Year Low

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Economy Articles

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October Chicago PMI Remains in Contraction

Employment Cost Index: Benefit Costs Rising Faster Than Wages

Dallas Fed Shows Slower Growth in October

Chicago Fed: Manufacturing Dropped in September

Gains in September Personal Income and Spending

The Effects of Big Sandy

The Real Cost, and Value, of Halloween Is More Than $10 Billion

Potential Sandy Damage Revised Higher to 284,000 Homes

Sandy: Over 250,000 Homes at Risk

October Consumer Sentiment Ticks Down but Remains Strong

Q3 GDP Tops Estimates on Huge Spike in Government Spending

Do Big Storms Hurt the Economy?

States with the Widest Gap Between the Rich and Poor

Hurricane Sandy Risks to Northeast Coast Grow

Kansas City Fed Index Hits 3-Year Low

This High-Yield Bond ETF Offers Steady Cash Flow and Low Volatility

This Natural Resources ETF Has Silently Outperformed The S&P 500 Year-To-Date While Yielding 5%

XRP vs Solana vs Ethereum: Which Altcoin is the Best Buy for Upside Right Now?

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