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FOMC Minutes Reveal Concerns About the U.S. Economy

FOMC minutes reveal concerns about the economy. Does this mean a boost for the U.S. dollar as a safe haven? read more »
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U.S. Economy Tumbles, $1 Trillion Stimulus Package on the Table

With the U.S. economy tanking, calls are increasing for another stimulus package -- this one totaling about $1 trillion. read more »
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Bernanke Insists that the Economy is Not Ready to Sustain Itself

In testimony today, Ben Bernanke insisted that the U.S. economy is not ready to sustain itself with growth. read more »
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U.S. Jobless Claims Increase

The U.S. economy is still shedding jobs, as initial claims rise. The four-week moving average is lower, but what happens when the end of Census jobs [...] read more »
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Consumer Sentiment in the U.S. Climbs

Consumer sentiment hits three year high in the U.S. Are consumers ready to spend the economy into recovery? read more »
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May Job Cut Announcements Decline

Fewer employers announced job cuts in May, bringing such announcements to pre-recession levels. Could the job market be on the mend? read more »
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Is the U.S. Economy Ready to Pick Up?

A recent survey of companies indicates that improvements may be coming to the labor market. This could mean an increase in the pace of economic recov[...] read more »
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Manufacturing, Home Prices Probably Sank

Manufacturing in the U.S. probably shrank at the fastest pace since 1980 as the deepening global recession forced customers in North America, Europe [...] read more »
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U.S. Economy Sheds Jobs

The U.S. economy shed jobs in June, but the unemployment rate moved lower. read more »
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Americans keep tighter grip on cash

More signs of economic trouble: Personal spending drops for 5th straight month. Personal income sinks. Orders for big-ticket items also fall. read more »
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The Stupidity of Government Intervention

Government stimulus packages often lead to weaker financial systems. Read about past government stimulus packages and learn why the current governme[...] read more »
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More Bad News Hunts the U.S. Economy

Markets remain mixed after this mornings U.S. economic data as the news surprised to the downside. Volatile durable orders fell for the 6th consecuti[...] read more »
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U.S. economy shrank by 0.5% in third quarter

The U.S. economy shrank by 0.5 percent in the third quarter, federal data show -- the worst contraction since the recession of 2001. read more »
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Markets Remain Uneasy Following this Morning's Data

Equity markets were broadly lower following this morning's economic data as investors remain worried about the economic situation. Following the move were the Dollar and Yen which continue to outperform because of risk aversion flows. Retail sales read more »
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Existing home sales fall, buyers sidelined

Sales of previously owned U.S. homes fell in October, with the median home price notching its biggest drop on record as tough economic conditions kep[...] read more »
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