US Economy

IMF To UK, US: Push Fiscal, Monetary Reforms
April 17 2013 12:14 PM

Recession remains a huge risk for large economies, according to new assessments by the IMF.
Student Loans Weigh Heavy In New Federal Panel Study
April 17 2013 11:26 AM

Student loans have soared in popularity over the past decade, with the aggregate student loan balance reaching $966 billion at the end of 2012.
German Economic Sentiment Worse Than Expected
April 16 2013 8:39 AM

The survey fell 12.2 points to 36.3 in March, on concern about the finances of Slovenia, Portugal and Italy.
Revised Factory-Output Data Boost Outlook For Japan
April 15 2013 5:12 AM

A consistent rise in Japan’s industrial output for the third straight month indicates recovery's afoot for the world's third-largest economy.
How To File For A Tax Return Extension
April 13 2013 1:49 PM

With Tax Day just around the corner on April 15, here are three common tax questions.
Why Washington Can't Fix The Economy
April 13 2013 9:22 AM

It walks like a recession, it sounds like a recession, it looks like a recession ... and it's a recovery?
US Shoppers MIA In March: Retail Sales Down 0.4%
April 12 2013 2:40 PM

Retail sales fell 0.4 percent last month, the U.S. Commerce Department said Friday. Consumer confidence is down, too.
Japan, US In Deal That May Increase Pacific Trade
April 12 2013 10:50 AM

However, the bilateral agreement faces opposition from labor and lobby groups and awaits approval from 10 other Pacific member states.
Bitcoin Bubble Is Unavoidable And Necessary: Trader
April 11 2013 8:27 AM

Earlier this week, the bitcoin's value rose above $200 for the first time, a tenfold increase from its value in January.
Will 'Chained CPI' Reduce Your Social Security Benefit?
April 10 2013 12:38 PM

Obama is backing a new CPI that would lower statistically-reported inflation, increase income taxes and slow Social Security spending growth.
Longshoremen 'Go Long' With Work Deal
April 10 2013 7:22 AM

It's been well over a year since port operations on the East and Gulf coasts have had a contract.
US Job Openings Hit Post-Recession High In February
April 09 2013 3:36 PM

At 3.93 million job openings, this survey, which is separate from the monthly jobs report, continues to show a slowly healing U.S. job market.

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