April 13, 2019
“The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits dropped to a 49-1/2-year low last week, pointing to sustained labor market strength that could temper expectations of a sharp slowdown in economic growth. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits fell… Continue Reading…
April 12, 2019
“The federal government reported a $146.9 billion deficit in March, causing annual debt to rise 15% for the first half of the budget year compared to the same period in 2018. The Treasury Department said Wednesday in its monthly report… Continue Reading…
April 11, 2019
“Despite the fact that about 80 percent of Americans are expected to receive tax cuts this year under Trump’s 2017 tax bill, only 17 percent believe they’re benefitting financially, according to a new poll cited Monday by CNBC… For most… Continue Reading…
April 10, 2019
“Individual tax refunds this year have been only slightly smaller than last year, but those shortfalls are adding up. At the end of last month, the amount of money the government refunded was $6 billion below this time last year,… Continue Reading…
April 9, 2019
“L.A.’s gross domestic product per capita surged 11.8 percent the past five years, dwarfing Chicago’s 7.4 percent, almost three times New York’s 4.1 percent and twice the average for 383 U.S. metropolitan areas, Bloomberg data show. Some of the gain… Continue Reading…
April 6, 2019
“As pricey homes hit market, median list price for a house reaches record $300,000“ “If you’re selling a high-end home, you’ve got company. More pricey houses are up for sale this year, pushing listing prices to record highs. The median… Continue Reading…
April 5, 2019
“Globally, music-industry revenue rose 9.7% last year, the best in at least 20 years, according to data released Tuesday by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. Streaming drove the tempo, with growth of 34%, while compact-disc sales slowed it… Continue Reading…
April 4, 2019
“U.S. stocks ended higher amid positive reports for a U.S.-China trade deal and growth in eurozone economies. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) rose 0.21%, or 6.16 points, as of market close, landing its fifth consecutive day of advances as the materials… Continue Reading…
April 2, 2019
“U.S. retail sales unexpectedly fell in February, the latest sign economic growth has shifted into low gear as stimulus from $1.5 trillion in tax cuts and increased government spending fades. The weak report from the Commerce Department on Monday joined… Continue Reading…
April 2, 2019
“Surging labor costs and slower revenue growth likely will lead to a drop this year in corporate profits in the U.S. and other developed economies, according to a report out Monday from The Conference Board. Industries that could see their… Continue Reading…
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