August’s better-than-expected, 0.3% increase in the Leading Economic Index can be interpreted two ways, depending on whether you view the glass as-half-empty or half-full.
The pessimist would say it provides further evidence that the U.S. economy is …
The capital markets have recovered nicely from the depths of the financial crisis’s despair, though skittishness remains. What the economy sorely needs now is the next big thing — perhaps a new technology that boosts business …
Forget the gloomy predictions: According to Richard Berner of Morgan Stanley, U.S. consumers are a year ahead of schedule in repairing their household balance sheets, giving them the ability to start spending again soon. And t…
Last week, the Fed’s Beige Book report confirmed that the economy continues to grow, but at a slower pace than in previous periods. This week will bring other economic data to either support or contrast with the Fed’s findings…
Concern about the economy is encouraging Americans to save more than they did a year ago, says a new report. The lack of growth in consumer spending signals that the recession won’t end anytime soon.
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