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Economic Preview: Higher pay for workers under microscope as Wall Street braces for October jobs report

When the economy generates so many new jobs that the unemployment rate falls to a nearly 50-year low, wages and salaries for American workers are bound to rise......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchNov 1st, 2018

Economic Report: Manufacturers grow at fastest pace since pandemic, ISM finds, as economy speeds up

American manufacturers grew in February.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 1st, 2021

Economic Preview: All signs point to deepening recession even as U.S. eyes how to reopen for business

The hits to the U.S. economy keep coming. This week’s upcoming reports on layoffs, housing, consumer confidence and the health of businesses are all going to be ugly. Again......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 18th, 2020

Economic heavyweight Boeing hammered by dual crises

Boeing lost $52 billion on the stock market in a week, a rout that underscores the challenges facing the aircraft manufacturer amid setbacks over the 737 MAX and the coronavirus pandemic. But Boeing remains a business behemoth key to the American economy......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralMar 15th, 2020

Economic Preview: U.S. likely added 165,000 jobs in February, but does it matter amid coronavirus scare?

The harm to the economy from the coronavirus epidemic probably didn’t scare off companies from hiring in February, but if the viral outbreak gets worse the amount of new jobs created in February could turn out to be the last good number for a while......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 6th, 2020

Capitol Report: COVID-19 and the economy: Fed-rate-cut calls grow as coronavirus spreads globally

How bad is this coronavirus outbreak hurting the global economy? How bad is it hurting American businesses, consumers and the U.S. economy? Here’s an ongoing MarketWatch update on what the economic pros are saying......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchFeb 28th, 2020

Economic Preview: Businesses get bigger butterflies over coronavirus and that’s not good for the economy

The hope going into 2020 was that the U.S. economy would get an adrenal rush from stronger business investment after an interim deal that tempered trade tensions with China. Well, those hopes appear to have been dashed......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchFeb 22nd, 2020

Economic Report: U.S. productivity increases in 2019 at fastest pace in nine years—but gains might not last

The productivity of American workers increased in 2019 at the fastest annual pace in nine years — but slower economic growth and weak business investment suggest the gains might not last. Productivity rose 1.7% last year......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchFeb 6th, 2020

Economic Report: U.S. productivity increases in 2019 at fastest pace in nine years

The productivity of American workers increased in 2019 at the fastest annual pace in nine years — but slower economic growth and weak business investment suggest the gains might not last. Productivity rose 1.7% last year......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchFeb 6th, 2020

Economic Report: The U.S. economy still isn’t firing on all cylinders. Here’s what needs to change

American consumers have been carrying the economy on their back, but they sure could use more help from business......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJan 18th, 2020

Economic Preview: The locomotive of the U.S. economy might be losing steam

American consumers have kept the U.S. economy barreling toward a record 11th year of expansion, but the locomotive might be running out of steam......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchDec 14th, 2019

How Birmingham’s leaders view its economic development growth and potential — a panel discussion on the state of business in the city

Birmingham has seen a strengthening economy and a more diverse array of business opportunities in recent years. With 2020 drawing closer, what is the city planning to do to continue to grow its economy, support its talent, and encourage innovation.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsNov 13th, 2019

Economic Report: U.S. productivity falls for the first time in almost four years

The productivity of American workers fell in the third quarter for the first time in almost four years, reflecting a cutback in production as the U.S. economy slowed toward the end of summer. Productivity declined 0.3%......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchNov 6th, 2019

Economic Preview: American consumers are far from spent — and that’s a lifesaver for a wobbly economy

The big story to watch for the U.S. economy — really the only story — is the action of consumers. The fate of a record-long expansion depends on them......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchSep 7th, 2019

Economic Preview: ‘Whiff of U.S. recession’? It’s in the air again amid China trade fallout

The U.S. economy has taken a turn for the worse — and it doesn’t look like things will get much better anytime soon. Here’s why......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 25th, 2019

Economic Preview: ‘Whiff of U.S. recession?’ It’s in the air again after China trade fallout

The U.S. economy has taken a turn for the worse — and it doesn’t look like things will get much better anytime soon. Here’s why......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 25th, 2019

Economic Preview: There’s no recession in sight, but the U.S. economy appears stuck in second gear

The U.S. economy is in no danger of imminent recession, but it appears to be facing tighter caps on just how fast it can grow. Here’s why......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 18th, 2019

Economic Report: Manufacturers grow at slowest pace in April since Trump elected, ISM finds

American manufacturers expanded in April at the slowest pace since President Trump was elected, reflecting a broad slowdown in a key segment of the economy that’s acting as a headwind on U.S. growth......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 1st, 2019

Economic Report: Durable-goods orders grow at fastest rate in 7 months as business investment rebounds

Orders for long-lasting durable goods posted the biggest increase in March since last summer, potentially signaling a small rebound in the slower-growing industrial side of the economy. Durable-goods orders leaped 2.7% last month......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 25th, 2019

Economic Preview: Why the markets aren’t buying the Fed’s claims about the strength of the U.S. economy

Fresh worries about the global economy and a surprisingly dovish turn by the Federal Reserve have rattled Wall Street, but it’s nothing that a week or two of good news can't cure. The good news might not come this week, however......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 30th, 2019