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U.S. trade deficit plunges
Feb 8, 2013
The nation’s trade deficit plunged in December, likely giving the U.S. economy an unexpected boost to round out the year.
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A larger trade surplus can be a positive sign for U.S.
Feb 8, 2013
Other countries may not be buying as much of our stuff, but our buying more of theirs is an indication of consumer strength.
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What your local coffee shop can tell you about U.S. productivity
Feb 7, 2013
Productivity fell at the end of last year at the fastest pace in two years -- about 2 percent.
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With stocks up, is the individual investor back?
Feb 1, 2013
The Dow jumped almost 6 percent in January -- its best start to the year since 1994. Does this mean the individual investor has returned to the stock market?
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Will jobs numbers follow GDP to show slower economy?
Feb 1, 2013
January unemployment numbers will help economists figure out which direction the economy is headed.
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January layoffs down 24 percent from 2011
Jan 31, 2013
According to a new report, January layoffs were up 24 percent from December but down 24 percent from the previous year, which could indicate relatively low unemployment rates for the month. The Bureau of Labor Statistics is scheduled to release the latest unemployment numbers on Friday.
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How Americans think about the economy and their lives
Jan 31, 2013
When asked about how the economy directly impacts their lives, most Americans give the obvious answers -- and a couple of surprises too.
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GDP drops 0.1 percent but other economic indicators continue to rise
Jan 30, 2013
A Commerce Department report out today shows that GDP fell 0.1 percent last quarter, but consumer spending, business investment and employment continue to rise.
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Another Fed meeting... Why bother?
Jan 30, 2013
With interest rates locked near zero until 6.5 percent unemployment, what's the point of meeting until then?
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Reporting from Miami: An economic roundtable with Jeremy Hobson
Jan 24, 2013
Reporting from WLRN's studio in Miami, Marketplace host Jeremy Hobson holds a roundtable discussion about the economic issues affecting Miami.
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