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Bank Stress Test Allow Some Banks to Repay TARP
Fed Chair Ben Bernanke (Credit: Getty Images) Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke commented today that the results of the banking
Greenspan Denies Fed Policies Contributed to Subprime Crisis
Alan Greenspan and Ben Bernanke (Credit: Getty Images) Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan denied the Fed was responsible for
CPI Report Masks Inflation
Credit: Elly Lange /Getty Images The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for April was down .7%
Mortgage Refinancing Up for First Time in Four Years
(Credit:Getty Images) Mortgage refinancing in 2009 will be almost 1 1/2 times greater than in 2008, showing the first increase in four years.
Three States Added Jobs in April
(Credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images) If you are looking for work, you might want to consider moving to Arkansas, Florida or Montana. These are
What Is Causing the Dollar to Decline?
(Credit: Getty Images) A reader asks: Which affects the value of the dollar the most - the Stock Market or the Futures Market?
Treasury Expands Making Home Affordable Program
Peter Dazeley /Getty Images The Treasury Department has added a new component to its Making Home Affordable Program. Originally launched
When the Dollar Declines, Should You Buy Gold?
(Credit: David McNew/Getty Images) As the dollar declines, readers wonder now is a good time to buy gold. Many investors think of gold as a
Fed Bailout Tops $1.2 Trillion -- Is It Working?
Could Hurricane Gustav Cause a Recession?
Top 10 Economic Stories in 2008
GDP Plummets 3.8% in Q4 2008 - Is the Worst Over?
AIG Reports Biggest Corporate Loss in History
To Avoid Inflation, Eat at Home
In October, grocery bills were down 2.8% from last year, while restaurant prices went up 2.2%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). September
Americans' Love Affair With Credit Is Over
Credit card use in America continues to drop at an unprecedented rate. In September, credit card debt, dropped 13% again, after falling 13% in August. The
What Is the Real Cost of Medicare Fraud?
Did Credit Card Companies Profit from Haiti Donations?
After being criticized for profiting from donations to the Haiti earthquake, major credit card companies announced they would waive some fees.
Unemployment More Than 9%
(Credit: John Moore /Getty Images Over 787,000 workers became unemployed in May, bringing the total count to 14.5 million and the unemployment
GDP Decline "Only" 5.7% for First Quarter 2009
Bill Pugliano /Getty Images The BEA preliminary report revised the U.S. GDP growth rate for Q1 2009 to -5.7%. This is better than the 6.1%
Durable Goods Still in Slump
Matt Cardy/Getty Images The Durable Goods Orders Report shows that manufacturers continue to struggle due to the recession. The Census
Food and Medical Costs Rising Despite "Deflation" Report
Credit: Elly Lange /Getty Images The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for May was down 1.3%
Will Dollar Decline Continue?
(Credit: Getty Images) Many readers are concerned about the value of the dollar, which has declined 11% since March. Those who live
Understanding the Foreclosure Process
(Credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) A reader asks: What actually happens in a foreclosure? After about three months of missed
Durable Goods Not Really Improving
Matt Cardy/Getty Images The Durable Goods Orders Report for May shows that, while orders are up compared to last month, they are down more
Economic Slump Worst Since Depression
Bill Pugliano /Getty Images The BEA final report revised the U.S. GDP growth rate for Q1 2009 to -5.5%. This is better than the 5.7% decline reported
SEC Making Money Market Funds Safer
Financial District (Credit: Mario Tama /Getty Images) The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has increased regulations on money market funds.
Unemployment Hits 14.7 Million
Another 467,000 workers became unemployed in June, sending unemployment to 14.7 million and the unemployment rate to 9.5%. Since the recession
Commodities Regulation Won't Stop Oil Speculation
The Federal Government is now looking at increasing its regulation of commodities markets, including oil prices. Most analysts feel it
Stimulus Is Working As Planned
With unemployment nearing 10%, and the U.S. debt greater than $11.5 trillion, many people feel the $787 billion Economic Stimulus Package,
Deflation + Inflation = Deinflation?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for June was down 1.4% from the prior year, the largest
Would Higher Commodity Prices Help the Economy?
A reader asks: Do you think that a surge in commodity prices would have positive effect on our economy? Until economic growth picks up,
What Is U, V or W-shaped Recession?
Economist Nouriel Roubini recently predicted a U or possibly W-shaped recession. What do these alphabet-soup descriptions of recession mean? Most
Is the Recession Over?
Does it feel to you like the recession is over? On Friday, the BEA will release the GDP report for the second quarter (April - June) 2009. If the GDP
Commercial Real Estate Ticking Time Bomb
Commercial real estate may be the next blow to the economy. Owners must refinance or sell $165 billion in loans this year. Most of these loans
Still Worst Recession, Despite Government Revisions
The economy contracted 1% in the second quarter this year, the fourth in a row and the fifth since the recession started in 2007. In the same
Your Tax Dollars Propping Up Your Economy
Economists are predicting higher economic growth for the third quarter (July - September). Is this sustainable? Probably not. As pointed out in by
"Charge It!" ...Not So Much
In June, American zest for credit card debt grew even more stale. It dropped 6.8%, after falling 6.3% in May and 11.3% in April. The nine-month
Economy Deflating Like a Giant Balloon
Can you hear the giant hissing sound? Prices dropped 2.1% in July, slowly letting value out of the economy like air out of a giant balloon. This was the
Bankruptcies Double in Three Years
There were twice as many bankruptcies in the third quarter (April, May and June) 2009 (381,073) as there were in the same time period in 2006 (155,833).
Government Spending Props Up Economy
The economy contracted 1% in the second quarter this year, the fourth in a row and the fifth since the recession started in 2007. In a very unusual move,
Fed Wisely Invested Public Funds
The Federal Reserve made money for the public on the $2 trillion loaned to failing banks in the last two years. As reported in Foreign Policy, the Fed earned
Economy Lost 6.2 Million Jobs in Last 12 Months
Since last August, employment is down 6.2 million jobs. The year-over-year stats show things are getting worse, not better. In the 2001 recession, the
Americans Keeping Credit Cards in Wallets
In July, American zest for credit card debt grew even more stale. It dropped 8% the biggest dip since the 11.3% drop in April. The ten-month decline is
Now Cars Are Cheaper to Buy, Too!
One good thing about a recession? Things are cheaper to buy. The other day, I bought a new sweater for $.98. Now, deflation has made cars cheaper to buy, too.
Should You Buy Gold Now?
Gold is trading near its all-time high of $1,032. As the dollar declines, many readers wonder whether now is a good time to buy gold. Many investors
G-20 Summit: Start of a New World Order?
Did the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh mark the beginning of a new world economic order? Yes, according to an article in the BBC. The G-20 Summit proposals
It's Final -- Q2 GDP Growth Down .7%
The economy contracted .7% in the second quarter this year, the fourth in a row and the fifth since the recession started in 2007. This was a little better
Jobs Report Sheds Ray of Hope
This is what I both love and hate about economics. Yesterday, business orders showed the economy was getting worse. Today, it looks like it is getting
Gold Hits All-time Record - What Next?
Gold hit its all-time high of $1,045 an ounce based on fears of dollar depreciation and subsequent inflation. Gold is seen as a safe haven during times of
Recession is Best Time to Revive Your Retirement Plan
In America, Welcome to the Poorhouse author Jane White states that now is the best time to revive your retirement plan. Why? A good retirement
Central Bank Stampede Drives Dollar Down
The econoblogosphere is blowing the bugles to announce the central bank stampede away from the dollar. Clusterstock, The Big Picture and The Economic Populist
Commercial Real Estate Time Bomb Keeps on Ticking
The commercial real estate time bomb just keeps on ticking. The Federal Reserve reported that banks have not set aside enough reserves to cover
Food Prices Down for 1st Time in 40 Years
Good news! Your grocery bill should be cheaper, as deflation has finally lowered food prices, down 2.7% from the year before. The Bureau of Labor Statistics
Recession Is Over, Thanks to Stimulus
The economy grew 3.5% in the third quarter this year, the first time it has been positive since the recession started in 2007. Recessions are usually defined
$3.2 Billion Well Spent to Help Vets
Sometimes you just gotta do the right thing. Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) Eric K. Shinseki announced the Federal government will spend $3.2 billion
Unemployment Over 10%
The October employment report shows there are 5.8 million fewer jobs than last year. This trend is a tad better than September, when the economy was
Recession Over? No Way!
For most people, the recession is not over - even though government statistics say they are. As put so well by Jim Wygand, Principal Partner at Critical
Why Is Black Friday Important (and Where Are the Sales?)
This year, Black Friday is especially important. It will signal whether the recession will continue to hurt retailers, since 18% of retail sales occur
Economy Grew 2.8%, Not 3.5%
The economy only grew 2.8% in the third quarter this year, down from the 3.5% estimate in the Q3 GDP report released a month ago. More data came in over the
Is Dubai Default the Canary in the Coal Mine?
The Dow recovered over 100 points today as the city-state of Dubai announced only $25 billion, not $60 billion, in debt would need to be restructured. On
Credit Card Debt Falls - Good for You, Bad for Economy
Credit card use in America continues to drop at an unprecedented rate. In September, credit card debt, dropped 9.3%, after falling 10% in September and
When the Dollar Declines, Should You Buy Gold?
Unemployment Hits 14.7 Million
Waking-Up From the American Dream
Don't Punish Fed With Audit
It's Final -- Q2 GDP Growth Down .7%
Tiger Woods' Affair Cost Economy $12 Billion
Golf legend Tiger Woods made news the day before Thanksgiving when he crashed his car. Turned out this was a result of an affair - then it turned out it
Econo-bloggers Forecast 2010 "W" Recession
Seems the econo-blogosphere is agreeing with me about the w-shaped recession. Nobel prize-wining economist Paul Krugman said there is a 30-40% chance the
December Jobs Report Gives 2 Hopeful Signals
The December employment report shows there are 4.2 million fewer jobs than December of last year. First hopeful signal - This is a trend that has been
Credit Card Debt Dropped 18% in November
Credit card use in America continues to drop at an unprecedented rate. In November, credit card debt, dropped a whopping 18.5%, after falling around 10%
One-Fifth of Voters Blame Obama for Recession
Even though the recession began long before President Obama took office, 20% of voters blame him for the current economy. I understand that people are
Inflation Still Not a Threat
Overall, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) was up .1% since last month. Gas prices only rose .2%, while the winter heating season drove oil prices up 1.1%. For
Over 40% of Foreclosures Are in CA and FL
More than 2.8 million homes received foreclosures in 2009. An astounding 40% were in just two states: California (632,573) and Florida (516,711). James
Will the Economy Improve or Worsen in Next Six Months?
One out of five Americans believe the economy will improve in the next six months, while only one in ten think it will worsen. This is one statistic from the
Economy Continues to Strengthen
The economy ended 2009 with a whopping 5.7% growth rate for the fourth quarter. Before you pop the bubbly, you must realize a few things: This is an
Credit Card Debt Lower Than in 2005
In September, credit card debt dropped 12.1%, after falling 7.3% in August. Americans owe $814 billion ($6,898 per household) - less than they did in
Employment Improves for 3rd Month in a Row
For the third month in a row, the employment report showed a gain in jobs from the year before. In September 2010, there were 130.2 million jobs, 344,000
Obama Budget - Where Is the Money Going?
Obama Budget Throws a Few Peanuts to Small Businesses
If the $1.3 trillion budget deficit is needed to create jobs, and small businesses create 65% of new jobs, why is only $64 billion of the Obama budget
Employment Picture a Lighter Shade of Gray
The January employment report shows there are 4 million fewer jobs than January of last year. Color this fact a dark gray. But, it is a lighter shade of
Shoppers Cut Cards for Record 11th Straight Month
Credit card use in America continues to drop at an unprecedented rate. In December, credit card debt, dropped a 11.7%, after falling around 18.7% in
2009 Trade Deficit Cut in Half
The recession hammered the U.S. trade deficit down to $380.7 billion, nearly half the 2008 deficit of $695 billion. The Bureau of Economic Analysis
Will the Fed Raise Rates in 2010?
Will the Federal Reserve raise the Fed Funds rate in 2010 to prevent inflation? Probably not, since Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke has already started
China No Longer America's Biggest Banker
Japan has replaced China as the largest holder of U.S. Treasuries. The $12 trillion U.S. debt has worried China enough to begin selling off its holdings.
Grocery Prices Keep Dropping
In January 2010, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) was up .2% since last month. Gas prices rose 4.4%%, while the winter heating season drove oil prices up 6.1%.
How Obama's 2010 Health Care Reform Plan Affects Economy
President Barack Obama is determined to lower the costs and create new jobs in health care. Today, Obama launched a new health care reform plan that is
Looking Back - Fourth Quarter Didn't Do So Well
Looking Back - Fourth Quarter Didn't Do So Well
At first glance, the economic growth report for fourth quarter 2009 improved - it was up 5.9% instead of the 5.7% growth rate reported last month. However,
Unemployment Stabilizes at 9.7%
The February employment report shows there are 3.2 million fewer jobs than February of last year. This is bad, BUT it is better than July, when there
Americans Picking Up the Plastic Again
Well, well, well. Could credit card use start to pick up again soon? In January, credit card debt, dropped only 2.3%, after falling a record 18.7% in
Bank Regulation Bill May Be Just Right
On March 15, Senator Chris Dodd introduced a bill to regulate big banks. It sets up a Consumer Financial Protection Agency to be under the Federal
Health Care Reform Bill Lowers Deficit
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Reconciliation Act of 2010 (H.R. 4872) which combined parts of the Senate Health Care Reform Bill and a
True Foreclosure Rate Not Being Reported
Delays in processing foreclosures are masking the true problem. James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac, said foreclosure prevention
The Truth Behind the Q4 GDP Report: Growth Was 1.8%
Final results for economic growth for fourth quarter 2009 are in. The economy grew 5.6% - down slightly from the first two estimates of 5.7% and 5.9%
Consumers Are Warily Confident
Americans are not really sure whether they should be confident about the economy or not. The Consumer Confidence Index, which is a composite of present and
One Million Discouraged Workers
The March employment report shows there are now 1 million discouraged workers, three times more than a year ago. These are unemployed people who have been
How Does the Health Care Reform Act Reduce the Deficit?
Many readers have asked how the Health Care Reform Act can provide health care insurance for another 32 million Americans, but still reduce the deficit
Credit Card Use Drops Over 13 Percent
In February, credit card debt dropped 13%, after rising 2% in January. Consumers owe $858 billion, or $7,271 per household. The 12-month decline is still
One Thing You Don't Have to Worry About? Inflation
A 40% increase in gas prices over last year drove the March Consumer Price Index (CPI) up 2.3%. Gas prices are based on oil prices, which were only $40 a
Putting TARP Out of Its Misery
Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner is selling 1.5 billion shares of Citigroup - at a profit. Treasury purchased the shares in 2008 as part of the $700
Sick of the Recession, Americans Are Shopping Again
The economy grew 3.2% in the first quarter (January - March) 2010, down quite a bit from the 5.6% growth rate in the fourth quarter 2009. Businesses
Sick of the Recession, Americans Are Shopping Again
Gulf Oil Slick Impact Could Be Worse than Exxon Valdez
The 5,000 gallons of oil being spewed each day into the Gulf from the April 20 Deepwater Horizon oil accident could impact the U.S. economy more than the
Why Both Jobs and Unemployment Are Growing
The employment report shows 290,000 jobs were created in April. Even once the 66,000 temporary Census jobs are taken out, it is still more than the
Americans Shun Plastic, Turn to Auto Loans
In March, credit card debt dropped 4.5%, after falling 8.4% in February. Consumers owe $852.6 billion, or $7,271 per household. The 13-month decline is
How 2005 Bankruptcy Bill Led to Recession
A new report by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) says that the Bankruptcy Prevention Act could have helped cause the subprime mortgage
Foreclosures Drop for First Time in 14 Months
The rate of foreclosures dipped 9% in April, the first time since RealtyTrac began keeping records. James J. Saccacio, CEO, said ...foreclosure
No (Inflation) News Is Good News
Prices for everything except gas prices and used cars and trucks remained basically flat over last year, according to the April Consumer Price Index
Economy Growing at 3% Thanks to Shoppers
The BEA lowered its estimate of economic growth in the first quarter (January - March) 2010, from 3.2% to 3.0%. Although down quite a bit from the 5.6%
BP Disaster Worst American Oil Spill on Record
The 15,000 barrels of oil being spewed each day into the Gulf from the April 20 Deepwater Horizon oil accident will impact the U.S. economy more than the
Oilzilla!
Add the worst oil disaster in U.S. history to a hurricane season nearly as bad as the one that spawned Hurricane Katrina and you get - Oilzilla! I
Oilzilla!
Census Hiring Inflates Jobs Report
The employment report shows 431,000 jobs were created in April. However, once the 411,000 temporary Census jobs are taken out, it is less than the 150,000
Auto Debt Returns to Pre-Recession Levels
In April, credit card debt dropped 12%, after falling 4.5% in March and 12% in February. Consumers owe $838 billion, or $7,102 per household. The 14-month
When Will U.S. Debt Surpass Economic Output?
The $13 trillion Federal Debt is now 89% of what the entire U.S. economy produces. This amount is known as Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and totaled
Foreclosure Filings Fall
The rate of foreclosures dipped 3% in May. It fell 9% in April, the first time since RealtyTrac began keeping records. Lenders are slowly working through the
Could Oilzilla Be Good for Economy?
Today, JPMorgan Chase reported that the BP Gulf oil disaster could actually boost the economy this year. BP will spend $6 billion to hire 4,000 people
Commercial Real Estate Time Bomb Slowly Exploding
The mortgage delinquency rate for commercial real estate (apartments, retail, office and manufacturing) continues to worsen. According to Real Capital
Hands Off Commercial Ticking Time Bomb
Thanks to John Cona of TARP Capital who explained why the commercial real estate time bomb will keep exploding for many years - and why you should be aware.
Inflation Still Not a Threat
Prices in May were up 2% over last year, driven by a 27% increase in gas and oil prices, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI). This is
New Home Slump Won't Hurt Economy
New homes sales plummeted 33% in May to the lowest level on record. If sales stay at this level, only 300,000 new homes will be sold this year. However,
Economy Still Growing, But Slower than First Thought
The BEA lowered its estimate of economic growth in the first quarter (January - March) 2010 even further than it did last month. The first estimate (in
Why Low Consumer Confidence Drove Dow Below 10,000
American confidence in the economic recovery dropped to 52.9 in June, down from 62.7 in May. The Consumer Confidence Index, which is a composite of
Job Situation Improving When Compared to Last Year
The employment report shows 125,000 jobs were lost in June. This month-to-month decline is due to a loss of 225,000 Census jobs. It is less than the
Flat Yield Curve Says Expect 1% Growth
The Treasury yield curve is flat, which generally predicts slow growth. The Cleveland Federal Reserve says it means the U.S. economy will only grow 1%
Who's Afraid of Double-Dip Recession?
Reuters and the stock market analysts Larry Rosenberg and Jim Bianco are forecasting a double-dip, or W-shaped, recession. The IMF and the Federal Reserve
Recession Feelings vs. Facts
Why is it that most Americans feel like their life is worse than it was two years ago, even though the economy is better? Seven out of ten polled by
We Could Use a Little Inflation Right Now
Prices in June were only up 1.1% over last year, driven by a 3.5% increase in health care costs and a 3.9% increase in gas and oil prices,. The latest
IPO Boom Signals Economic Confidence
Companies around the world are raising the cash they need to grow at a record rate. How? They are becoming public corporations, which means they sell
IPO Boom Signals Economic Confidence
Jobs Report Hopeful, not Dismal
The employment report shows 121,000 jobs were lost in July. This is bad for the economy, right? Not really. This drop from last month is from a loss of
Credit Card Spending Was Down 6.5% in June
In June, credit card debt dropped 6.5%, after falling 10.2% in May. Americans owe $826 billion, or $7,000 per household, on their cards.The 16-month
Corporations Sitting on Mountains of Cash
Corporations are taking advantage of record-low interest rates by issuing bonds by the truckload. Instead of investing this cash in their business, or
Oil Price Inflation Means Investors Expect Growth
Prices in July were up 1.2% over last year, driven by an 8% increase in gas and oil prices and a 3.2% increase in health care costs. The latest Consumer
America's Jobs Program
America does have a jobs program, and its likely someone you know - maybe even you - is benefiting from it. The jobs program is called the U.S. military.
Extend Bush Tax Cuts for Small Biz Owners
Everyone agrees that the Bush tax cuts should be extended for 98% of the population. Restoring the higher tax rate at this point in the business cycle
Recession Fears Are an Economic Drag
American confidence in the economic recovery rose a bit in August, to from 51 in July to a reading of 53.5. The Consumer Confidence Index, which is a
Recession Fears Are an Economic Drag
Lack of Inflation Not Really a Good Thing
Prices in August rose .3%, mostly due to a 3.8% increase in gas and oil prices, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI). Over the last year,
TARP Ends October 3
The TARP bailout program can no longer lend any more funds to banks as of October 3, 2010 - two years after it was launched in response to the money
Signs of Hope in Commercial Real Estate
Rents for commercial real estate are stabilizing, another sign of economic recovery. For the last three months, rents for 4 billion square feet of office
Credit Card Decline Shows Shift to Thrift
In August, credit card debt dropped 7.2%, after falling 7.2% in July. Americans owe $822 billion ($6,968 per household) - less than they did in 2005.
Oil and Gas Prices Edging Up
The EIA (Energy Information Agency) forecasts that oil prices will be $83 a barrel next year, about $5 higher than this year. This will drive (pun
Will Your Thanksgiving Cost More This Year?
Your Thanksgiving dinner will probably cost more this year than last, thanks to bad weather that reduced crop sizes. (Hat tip to Jim Kappler, Paycheck
Why the Fed Wants Higher Prices With QE2
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve announced a resumption of quantitative easing, known as QE2. This means the Fed will buy another $600 billion of
Congress Says "No" to Jobless, "Aye" to Wealthy
Can you help me understand this? Our elected representatives allowed the extended unemployment benefits to expire on Tuesday. This directly hurts 800,000
How China Is Creating Jobs in the Midwest
Demand in China and Russia for commodities is driving economic growth in the Midwest, which is only facing 3.7% unemployment. Farmers in North and South
Black Friday Shoppers Shift to Thrift
Black Friday retail sales were up, as more shoppers (202 million) spent more money (average $365.34) than last year. Shoppers are showing a Shift to
Job Growth Flat, Thanks to Biz Cash Hoarding
Only 39,000 jobs were added in November, much less than the 150,000 employment boost in October. Why? Two reasons. The most important is that businesses
Americans Switching from Credit Cards to Auto Loans
In October, credit card debt dropped 8.4%, after plummeting 12.1% in September. Americans owe $800.5 billion ($6,784 per household) - less than they did
The $858 Billion Tax Cut Deal of 2010
On Friday, President Obama signed the $858 billion tax cut package, a deal negotiated with Republican Congressional leaders during the 2010 lame duck
Jolly Holiday Sales Indicate Shift to Thrift
Holiday sales were up 5.5% over last year, totaling $584 billion - the best season since 2005. This confirmed the trend started on Black Friday, where
Jobs Report - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Although it said 103,000 jobs were added, the December Jobs Report was a mixed bag. First, the Good: businesses added 117,000 new jobs, and the
"How Did He Fall Through the Cracks?"
The weekend shooting of Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, which killed six bystanders, shows the consequences of an economy that focuses primarily
Economy Creating Jobs - Just Not Enough
The January Jobs Report was confusing. If the economy only added 36,000 new jobs, why did the unemployment rate drop to 9%? Despite the addition of
Shoppers Charged Their Way Through the Holidays
Holiday shoppers increased credit card debt by 3.5% in December. This was the first increase in over two years, and ended the longest decline since the
Consumer Confidence Highest in 3 Years
American confidence in the economic recovery continues to improve, according to the Consumer Confidence Index, a survey of 5,000 households. The Index
Economy Creating Jobs - Just Not Enough
Burj Dubai, World's Tallest Building, Opens
Could Stagflation Reoccur?
Could Stagflation Reoccur?
Retail sales encouraging, but not booming
Retail sales encouraging, but not booming
Retail sales encouraging, but not booming
Retail sales encouraging, but not booming
Downturn in Real Estate Business Could Threaten Economy
Downturn in Real Estate Business Could Threaten Economy
2006 Current Account Deficit Could Exceed $900 Billion
2006 Current Account Deficit Could Exceed $900 Billion
Federal Budget Cuts Social Security and Medicare by $56 Billion in 2012
Federal Budget Cuts Social Security and Medicare by $56 Billion in 2012
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