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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......»»
Economic Report: Manufacturers grow at fastest pace since pandemic, ISM finds, as economy speeds up
American manufacturers grew in February.....»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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%......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»