Gasoline Prices: One Stat That Says A Lot About The US Economy
Even amid increased U.S. vehicle efficiency in the postmodern era, oil remains the lifeblood of the U.S. economy.
US Stock Futures Suggest Subdued Start After Thursday’s Performance; Unemployment, Trade Data To Influence Market Direction
At the end of a volatile week, markets seem ready for a breather ahead of data on jobs and trade.
Minimum Wage In Washington: After 16 Years, State With Highest Minimum Wage Maintains Lower Unemployment Than National, Regional Averages.
Since 1999, Washington has had the most generous U.S. state minimum wage. Here’s what happened to its jobless figures.
Euro Area Unemployment Rate In January Stable At 12%; Inflation Estimate For February Stable At 0.8%
Compared with December 2013, the number of persons unemployed increased by 17,000 in both the EU and the euro area.
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Demographics, Inequality, Education and Debt Are Slowing The US Economy – And Technology Can’t Save It
Robert Gordon published a paper explaining why the American economy is going to be slower, on average, in the next few decades than it has been in the last century.
Janet Yellen's First Humphrey-Hawkins Testimony: New Fed Chair Vows To Stay The Course On Monetary Policy
In prepared remarks, there were few surprises in the new fed chairwoman's initial address to Congress.
Camden, New Jersey: Can Casinos Help Save America's Poorest City?
Gambling is legal only in Atlantic City, but there has been talk of expanding the industry elsewhere in the Garden State.
January US Jobs Report: Another Disappointment, As Economy Creates Just 113,000 Jobs
Five years into the recovery after the financial crisis, the U.S. economy still is not creating enough jobs.
US Stock Futures Point To Upbeat Open; Jobs Data To Hold Investors’ Attention, Provide Direction
While the stage looks set for a higher open, jobs data for January will be key.
Spain Property Market Outlook 2014: Home Price May Fall By Another 15%
Six years after the housing-bubble burst that sank Spain into recession, the bottom still hasn't been reached.
CBO: Americans To Move Away From Full-Time Work Under Obamacare
Because of benefits from Obamacare, 2.3 million Americans may opt not to work full-time by 2021. Republican anger is misguided.
US January Jobs Report Preview: Nonfarm Payrolls Growth Good Enough For The Fed To Continue Tapering, Unemployment Rate Holds At 6.7%
Economists aren't very confident about their estimates because January is the month with the largest seasonal adjustment factor.
Euro Area Unemployment For December Comes In Lower Than Expected At 12%; Inflation In January Dips
While the latest jobless rate is higher than it was last December it has been stable since October.
Households, Trade Boost U.S. Fourth-Quarter Growth
U.S. growth over the second half of the year came in at a 3.7 percent pace, up sharply from 1.8 percent in the first six months of the year.
Germany's Unemployment Rate Stable In December At 5.1%; Same As In November 2013 And Down From 5.4% In December 2012
Europe’s largest economy employed 42 million people at the end of last year.
Barack Obama’s ‘Promise Zones’ Promise Very Little
Government has often positively shaped the course of American history, but Obama's plan isn't a part of that history.
Time Inc. Layoffs Loom In 2014 As Spinoff From TWX Draws Closer
Employees at U.S. magazine publisher Time Inc. are being hit with yet another round of layoffs.
Fool’s Gold: California Has The Highest Poverty Rate In The United States
With an annual GDP of some $1.9 trillion, California ranks as the eighth largest economy in the world (roughly similar to the economic output of India or Italy).
Omaha, Nebraska: The Most Dangerous Place In America To Be Black
Nebraska has nation's highest rate of black homicide victimization, according VPC.
Five Policies To Boost US GDP Growth And Create Jobs
If you think it's impossible for the U.S. economy to ever record GDP growth above 5%, think again.
Class War At A New York City Supermarket: A Tale Of Two Cities On East 86th St.
More than one-fifth (21.2 percent) of city residents lived below the poverty line as of 2012.
More US Women Have Been Jobless For More Than Six Months Than In 2007; Overall The U.S. Has More Than Double The Long-Term Unemployed
As Congress debates a $6.8 billion package to extend emergency jobless benefits, here’s some sobering data.
UK Unemployment Rate Falls To 7.1% In Sept-Nov Period; BOE Minutes Show MPC Was Unanimous On Policy Decision In January Meeting
About 167,000 people found work in the latest quarter - the largest decline since 1997.
Study Shows U.S. Households Without A Vehicle Increased In 21 Of 30 Largest Cities Since 2007
Americans are driving fewer autos for shorter distances. And the trend started before the Great Recession.
How Many Children Are Living With An Unemployed Parent In Your State?
More children are suffering along with their parents as unemployment continues to dog the economy.
Weekly US Jobless Claims Down For Second Straight Week to 326,000, Lower Than Expected
Given the U.S. economy's size, it's almost impossible for claims to fall below 300,000 - but we're making a run at it.
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