Economy

The Power of the Consumer
In recent months, consumer confidence has been falling.

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A confident consumer can be a powerful ally in

Is Inflation Peaking?
One lesser-known indicator is called the Baltic Dry Index.

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You see it in prices at the grocery store and the

When Bad News Is Good News
A surprising reaction to tapered bond purchases.

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Financial markets can be challenging to understand

The Fed Can’t Keep a Secret
Are the Fed presidents telling tales out of school?

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If you have a secret, don’t tell anyone at the

Recovering from COVID
Some promising trends emerge.

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With COVID, there were some who believed that progress on this health issue

Inflation Can Be a Scary Word
There are compelling reasons to adopt a wait-and-see approach.

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Inflation can be a scary word for

How COVID-19 Caused a “She-Cession”
Several women-dominated industries were hit hardest by the pandemic.

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Since the 1980s

Are Americans Saving Too Much?
American spending habits have taken a clear direction.

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Among the many changes arising from the

“Green Shoots” in the Economy
Some examples to consider.

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Investors looking for "green shoots" to confirm that the economy is on

Oil Prices on the Move
What to know about the recent rally.

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At this time last year, it was still unknown that a deadly global

Economic Predictions: What Lies Ahead?
Here’s what the financial forecast may have in store.

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It can be easy to overlook