US Economy

Economic Growth Under Trump, No Surge, Says Fed
Economic Growth Under Trump, No Surge, Says Fed
January 05, 2017  |  Investments

Economic growth may pick up a bit during the Trump era, but don’t count on a rocket-fueled rally in GDP acceleration. That’s the consensus of...

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In US, Jobless Claims Dip From Recent Peaks
In US, Jobless Claims Dip From Recent Peaks
December 09, 2016  |  Financial Inclusion

The Labor Department said Thursday (Dec. 8) that filings for unemployment in the United States slipped from a five-month high, a showing that hints of...

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Warren Buffett: Economy May Be Softer Than People Think
Warren Buffett: Economy May Be Softer Than People Think
November 14, 2016  |  Consumer Finance

Is the U.S. economy weaker than some of the data might show? No less than the Sage of Omaha thinks it might be. In an interview with CNNMoney on...

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US Corporates Building Up Cash Reserves
US Corporates Building Up Cash Reserves
November 01, 2016  |  B2B Payments

U.S. companies are hoarding their cash more than they were a year ago, according to the latest analysis by the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP)....

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US Economy Resilient, But Consumers Give (Rate Hike) Pause?
US Economy Resilient, But Consumers Give (Rate Hike) Pause?
October 28, 2016  |  News

The United States quickened its rate of economic expansion as measured by Gross Domestic Product, and in fact notched its fastest pace in two years....

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Startups Not Revving Up US Economic Growth
Startups Not Revving Up US Economic Growth
October 24, 2016  |  Payment Methods

The image of the startup carries with it thoughts of high-flying product design teams, funding rounds and innovations that change (maybe) the very fabric of...

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Job Growth Undershoots Expectations, But Enough for Rate Hikes?
Job Growth Undershoots Expectations, But Enough for Rate Hikes?
October 07, 2016  |  News

The United States economy logged some job growth in September, with wages also on the upswing.  The latest statistic released Friday by the Labor Department...

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Tough To Find Good Help These Days?
Tough To Find Good Help These Days?
September 08, 2016  |  Report

The U.S. job market has lots of openings, but not for lack of effort in trying to fill them. According to the latest numbers from...

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US Businesses’ June Growth Up 172K Jobs
US Businesses’ June Growth Up 172K Jobs
July 08, 2016  |  Report

In the United States, companies added 172,000 jobs in June, The New York Times reported on Thursday (July 7), and this indicates that hiring may been on...

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