Economists generally expect employers to steadily add more workers in 2011, perhaps as many as 250,000 a month by year-end. However, with so many long-term unemployed returning to the market, the jobless rate could still outpac…
Hospitality analysts say this season’s year-end celebrations are more numerous and a bit more lavish than the past several years. Champagne is replacing sparkling wine, and better food is getting served. Signs, they say, of an …
Yes, oil prices are climbing again and will likely do so for a while. But never fear: The price forecasts remain too low to make a big impact on the U.S. economy, which is far more energy-efficient these days. Here are three ot…
The Conference Board’s index of leading economic indicators rose an impressive 1.1% in November — its biggest gain in eight months. It provides further evidence that the U.S. expansion is gaining momentum and will likely grow …
The Conference Board’s index of leading economic indicators rose an impressive 1.1% in November — its biggest gain in eight months. It provides further evidence that the U.S. expansion is gaining momentum and will likely grow …