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If there is one economic report that can be highly volatile and can look counter-cyclical despite the broader economic direction, that would be the one on durable goods.
The Chicago Fed National Activity Index rose more than expected in September due to strength in production-related indicators.
Most Americans know little or nothing about Niger, the country where four U.S. soldiers where killed in an ambush. It is a small country based on population and one of the poorest in the world.
The CEO at American Express will step down, China's gross domestic product rose, hackers have started to hit schools, and more important headlines.
Now there is Hurricane Ophelia, but what makes it unusual is where the current storm path is headed — Ireland. But just how ready is Ireland for a hurricane?
Since so much of China's manufactured goods are exported, a strong PMI reading likely signals demand for China's goods is robust in larger countries.
Second-quarter U.S. GDP was pegged at 3.1%, Volkswagen warned that the the diesel scandal still is hurting its earnings, Whole Foods was hit by hackers, and more important headlines.
If there was a contest to find the one major government economic report that is the most volatile and unpredictable through good times and bad times alike, the durable goods report would have to win...
The Chicago Fed National Activity Index indicated slower growth in the month of August, in part due to the impact of Hurricane Harvey.
While storms may drive a frenzy of buying goods tied to the home, the evidence has been mounting that two major storms are going to hurt GDP and industrial production.
Florida has the fourth largest economy among all states, but Hurricane Irma could undermine business and financial activity across the state.
The American economy seems impossible to derail. However, two factors, completely unrelated, could ruin current progress.
Stronger-than-expected second-quarter GDP growth got its biggest boost from consumer spending and its biggest anchor from residential fixed investments (home buyers).
The European Union will tighten the screening process for foreign takeovers of companies, Bitcoin prices moved above $4,000 for the first time, and more headlines.
While most economic reports have come in with mixed readings lately, the common theme seems to be moderate growth but with mild inflationary pressure.