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Affluent Americans Are Driving the U.S. Economy
And likely delaying the need for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts.
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Economics
Dr. Martens Warns of Tough Year Ahead
The bootmaker got tripped up with overexpansion and brand mismanagement.
April 17, 2024
Economics
U.S. Producer Prices Rise, but Less than Economists Expected
March's increase was the highest in nearly a year.
April 12, 2024
Economics
Congress Failing to Deliver on Promise of Billions More in Research Spending
It's threatening America's long-term economic competitiveness.
March 13, 2024
Economics
Why Biden Called Out 'Shrinkflation'
It's part of a broader strategy to reframe how voters view the economy.
March 11, 2024
Economics
Fed Chair Says Rate Cuts Likely this Year
But the central bank wants to see more evidence that inflation has been tamed.
March 6, 2024
Top Headlines
Fed's Powell: Elevated Inflation Will Likely Delay Rate Cuts This Year
April 17, 2024
China's Manufacturing Activity Contracts for 5th Straight Month
March 1, 2024
Consumer Confidence Amid Holidays Highest Since Summer
December 21, 2023
Fed on the Cusp of What Some Thought Impossible
December 19, 2023
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Supply Chain
Will Tax Rebates, Tariffs & Subsidies Help Manufacturing?
How they could be the answer to unfair trade strategies used by our competitors for the last 50 years.
December 8, 2023
Economics
Fed Set to Leave Interest Rates Unchanged
But speculation about eventual rate cuts is rising.
December 12, 2023
Economics
Fed Shows Price Pressures Continuing to Cool
The latest measure showed the lowest year-over-year inflation rate in more than 2.5 years.
November 30, 2023
Economics
China Factory Activity Contracts for 2nd Straight Month
This comes despite various stimulus measures aimed at supporting the economy.
November 30, 2023
Supply Chain
The Double-Edged Sword of Collaboration in the Semiconductor Industry
More players and deeper roots in the U.S. will drive greater outcomes for the entire chip industry β but it will also come with risks.
November 28, 2023
Economics
Why the Rural South is in Economic Crisis Because of Manufacturing
The small-town South that was once heavily involved in manufacturing is in economic crisis today.
November 21, 2023
Economics
Why Americans Feel Gloomy About the Economy
Most remain glum despite falling inflation and low unemployment.
November 20, 2023
Economics
Beyond Meat Revenue Falls
Rising demand in Europe can't overcome plummeting U.S. sales.
November 9, 2023
Economics
Extended Rout in Energy Hints at Slowing Global Economy
Crude prices are at three-month lows and benchmark U.S. prices have fallen in seven of the past 10 days.
November 8, 2023
Economics
October Jobs Report Shows Modest Pullback on New Hires
The labor market may be cooling, but it remains resilient.
November 3, 2023
Economics
Federal Reserve Leaves Key Interest Rate Unchanged
But the Fed kept open the possibility of a future hike.
November 1, 2023
Economics
U.S. Wages Rose at a Solid Pace, Posing Challenge to Inflation Fight
While higher pay is good for workers, it can also prompt companies to raise their prices.
October 31, 2023
Economics
For Second Halloween in a Row, U.S. Candy Inflation Hits Double Digits
Less boo for your buck again this year.
October 30, 2023
Economics
Currency Manipulation and the Strong Dollar
"If we look at the longer term and how America can remain competitive, I donβt see any alternative but to steadily reduce the value of the U.S. dollar."
October 10, 2023
Economics
Why the U.S. Job Market Has Defied Rising Interest Rates, High Unemployment Expectations
Reasons for the economy's unexpected resilience β and a look at whether it might endure.
September 25, 2023