Recession risks are fading, business economists say, but political tensions pose threat to economy
Just a quarter of business economists and analysts expect the United States to fall into recession this year.
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These 10 U.S. cities are experiencing the most productivity gains – is Raleigh one of them?
A recent study from the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise tracks productivity in U.S. cities. Which cities saw the biggest gains in productivity?
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Walden: Consider a ‘pause’ in declaring recession due to robust job growth
With the latest economic data on U.S. GDP release, the “rule of thumb” definition for a recession is met. But are we in one right now?
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Report: The U.S. economy has slowed – a recession coming?
The latest, and final, update from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, showed that the U.S. economy slowed more than previously measured to start the year.
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Consumer confidence takes a nosedive in June, and future expectations plummeted
The latest index on consumer confidence from The Conference Board finds that American expectations have plummeted in recent months.
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The US adds 128,000 jobs in October, delivering better-than-expected report
Anyone with jitters about the US economy got an unexpected surprise on Friday. US employers added 128,000 jobs in October, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said in its monthly jobs report. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.6%, but it was for a good reason: 325,000 Americans started...
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