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Jobs Data Is Finally Back. But the Economic Picture Is Still Blurry.

November’s job report may be distorted as a result of the government shutdown, limiting how much it will influence the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate decision in January. Read More

What this week’s jobs data could reveal about the US economy

The November jobs report is landing at an odd time – on a Tuesday in mid-December, instead of the first Friday of the month – due to the lingering impact of the historically long government shutdown. Read More

Government shutdown blocks key GDP data release – what do the Fed's models say about economic growth?

The ongoing government shutdown delayed the release of the Commerce Department's initial estimate of the third-quarter gross domestic product (GDP), as other data sources suggest solid economic growth ... Read More

When to expect key economic data after the shutdown and what it means for the Fed

With the federal government on the verge of reopening, the economic data drought caused by the shutdown may also soon come to an end. As the Bureau of Labor Statistics prepares to release weeks of ... Read More

You're living in a "K-shaped" economy. Here's how that affects you.

To understand how Americans are faring economically these days, it's helpful to consider the eleventh letter of the alphabet. Experts describe the current U.S. economy as "K-shaped," a reference to ... Read More

Here’s what the latest inflation and spending data reveals about the US economy

• A flurry of economic data released Tuesday after a blackout during the government shutdown paints a confusing picture of the US economy. • September wholesale inflation rose by 0.3%, keeping the ... Read More

The US economy's 7 deadly signs

When describing the health of the US economy, there is a temptation among economists, market analysts, and politicians to argue that the only true picture of our current situation is a sweeping ... Read More

Is the Federal Reserve likely to cut interest rates in December? Here's what economists say.

Just a few weeks ago, a December interest rate cut was viewed as practically a done deal by many economists. Now, with fresh government data showing solid U.S. job growth in September, many ... Read More

U.S. Economy Probably Cooled In Q3, But Still Growing

It’s unclear when the government will publish the third quarter GDP report, but the latest numbers still suggest that moderate growth prevailed. The current Q3 estimate should be read cautiously, ... Read More