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November 28, 2013

A Santa Claus looks a boy and his mother buying Christmas gifts on Dec. 15, 2012 in a toy store. — PHILIPPE HUGUEN/AFP/Getty Images

Retailers are worried about the short holiday shopping season.

Economy

The holiday shopping season is what's really spooky today

October 31, 2013

People make purchases at the Black Thursday sale at the Toys 'R' Us store in Times Square November 22, 2012 in New York City.The store got a head start on the traditional Black Friday sales by opening their doors at 8pm on Thanksgiving night. — Andrew Kelly/Getty Images

Economists are worried about consumers' moods as we head toward the end of the year.

Economy

Weekly jobless claims rose slightly to 308,000

October 03, 2013

Weekly jobless claims rose slightly, but still a bit lower than expected.

Economy

Unemployment applications near 6 year low

September 26, 2013

Women speak with an employment recruiter at the 'Beyond the Dream' job fair at the Brown Memorial Baptist Church in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn on August 28, 2013 in New York City. — Spencer Platt/Getty Images

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell to its lowest level last week since June 2007.

Economy

Unemployment claims fell last week -- but there's a catch

September 12, 2013

Unemployed Americans line up to speak with a prospective employers. — MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images

The trend is in the right direction, but the statistic won't dominate in the markets.

Economy

Some positive news leading up to Friday's jobs numbers

September 05, 2013

Less people filed for unemployment over the last week. But layoff announcements went up.

Economy

Second quarter GDP revised upward

August 29, 2013

A stock trader makes last minute transactions ahead of the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange on August 27, 2013 in New York City. — John Moore/Getty Images

There's news today U.S. economy was surprisingly strong -- once upon a time.

Economy

Retail earnings disappoint on slow economic recovery

August 15, 2013

A Walmart truck sits on the side of the highway. — Chris Hondros/Getty Images

Diane Swonk, chief economist with Mesirow Financial, discusses the latest retail earnings.

Economy

Jobless claims hit lowest level since 2007

August 08, 2013

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. What do the new jobs numbers mean for the economy? — Spencer Platt/Getty Images

The recovery is moving slow and steady.

Economy

Consumer spending is up, will the economy follow?

June 27, 2013

A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange before the closing bell on June 24, 2013 in New York City. — Mario Tama/Getty Images

Diane Swonk, chief economist with Mesirow Financial, discusses why she thinks the latest upbeat data don't add up to a strong economy.