the economy
The economy ebbs and flows, but whether it’s strengthening or weakening, we report on how it affects you.
New Jobless Claims Spike To 853,000, Economists Expected 730,000
The number of Americans filing new unemployment claims increased to 853,000 last week as the economy continued to suffer the…
Read More »Economic Recovery Slows, US Adds Just 245,000 Jobs In November
The U.S. economy added 245,000 jobs in November, far below economists’ expectations, while unemployment fell to 6.7%, according to Department…
Read More »New Unemployment Claims Decrease To 712,000, Beating Expectations
The number of Americans filing new unemployment claims decreased to 712,000 last week as the economy continued to suffer the…
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Money & The Economy
Biden’s Economic Team Is Wrong: Deficits, Public Debt Matter
Recently a panel of distinguished economists who will likely advise Joe Biden, met virtually at the Brookings Institute to discuss the impact…
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Money & The Economy
Biden Holds Virtual Event on Economic Impact of COVID-19 – 12/2/20
Joe Biden participates in a virtual roundtable on the economic impacts of COVID-19 lockdowns. “We’re facing the worst economic crisis…
Read More » New Unemployment Claims Increase To 778,000, Missing Expectations
The number of Americans filing new unemployment claims increased to 778,000 last week as the economy continued to suffer the…
Read More »New Unemployment Claims Increase To 742,000, Missing Expectations
The number of Americans filing new unemployment claims increased to 742,000 last week as the economy continued to suffer the…
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Money & The Economy
Biden Is Wrong: A $15 Minimum Wage Would Hurt Far More People Than It Would Help
Presidential nominee Joe Biden wants to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour. Biden says that all workers should be able to earn…
Read More » US Economy Added 638,000 Jobs In October, More Than Expected
The U.S. economy added 638,000 jobs in October, while unemployment fell to 6.9%, according to Department of Labor data released…
Read More »New Unemployment Claims Miss Expectations, Stay Unchanged
The number of Americans filing new unemployment claims came in at 751,000 last week as the economy continues to suffer…
Read More »Third-quarter GDP growth confirms super V-shaped recovery
The US Department of Commerce just announced that real GDP grew at an annual rate of more than 33% in the third…
Read More »US Economy Surges At Record Rate, GDP Grows 33.1%
The U.S. economy grew by a record 33.1% in the third quarter of 2020, as employers continue to restore jobs…
Read More »New Unemployment Claims Fall To 751,000, Beat Expectations
The number of Americans filing new unemployment claims decreased to 751,000 last week as the economy continues to suffer the effects…
Read More »New Unemployment Claims Increase To 898,000, Higher Than Expected
The number of Americans filing new unemployment claims increased to 840,000 last week as the economy continues to suffer the…
Read More »Majority of Americans Feel Better Off Today Than 4 Years Ago
The Gallup Organization recently released a poll where they asked Americans how they feel about their circumstances today. Even with the COVID-19…
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