Economy keeps counting on consumers
Much of the optimism for the U.S. economy is the health of consumers. […]
Much of the optimism for the U.S. economy is the health of consumers. […]
The U.S. is the world’s leading provider of cranberries, making the industry a ripe target in trade wars. […]
The U.S. economy is in uncharted waters. It has been expanding for more than 10 years—an unprecedented streak, based on National Bureau of Economic Research calculations dating back to 1854. As with bull markets for stocks, economic expansions don’t die of old age, but some people just get anxious when they think there’s been too much of a good thing. […]
By Kyle Tetting
While we’ve minimized some economic uncertainties, that isn’t to say they haven’t had an effect. […]
By Kyle Tetting
While the current economic expansion stretches on toward 10 years, the U.S. economy continues to surprise. U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), the total value of all goods and services produced, grew by 3.2% in the first quarter, easily beating consensus expectations. For a variety of reasons, the preliminary report is a big deal for investors—though it isn’t all rosy.
A rare inversion of the yield curve—when long-term yields get lower than short-term—occurred on March 22. The phenomenon ended within a week but not without reminders that inverted yield curves frequently precede economic recessions. More important than their power to predict imminent downturns, though, is the message that inverted yield curves send to investors. […]
By Paige Radke
Since 2013, the dollar has strengthened against a broad basket of currencies, rising nearly 30%. The stronger dollar affects three main areas of concern to investors: consumers, industry and financial markets. […]
By Peter May
Economic history is marked by reoccurring cycles of expansions and contractions. That pattern is called “the business cycle.” (The latest in a series of articles explaining common terms and concepts used in personal finance and investing.) […]
By Adam Baley
Consumer spending drives nearly 70% of our economy, so the ongoing wellness of consumers is key to sustaining economic growth. More than seven years after the Great Recession, American consumers’ finances overall are in good shape. […]
By Chris Evers
Amid global uncertainty, housing is an important gauge of the U.S. economy. […]
By Adam Baley
Seven months through 2016, the health of the U.S. economy remains stable, and the risk of recession remains low. Growth is expected to continue plodding along at a moderate pace. […]
By Bob Landaas
The recent vote in Britain to leave the European Union sparked a sell-off in global stock markets and gyrations in currency markets.
Although markets have recovered much of the immediate losses, it is too early to tell if we are over the worst of the recent volatility. While we do not know the ultimate effects of the British vote and we will not for many months, certain things appear likely to occur.