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Economy
Did retail sales grow because we bought more stuff, or did the stuff get more expensive?
by
Justin Ho
Oct 17, 2023
The way the Census Bureau calculates its retail sales data wasn't an issue until prices started rising a couple years back.
September's real wages are expected to rise
Oct 9, 2023
And that would mean your paycheck's purchasing power would be getting a boost relative to inflation.
When will prices go back down?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Oct 6, 2023
The answer might disappoint you.
The job market might finally be returning to "normal," economists say
Oct 5, 2023
Experts are predicting a slight decrease in wage growth, a drop that get us closer to pre-pandemic rates.
Most CEOs are confident about the future of the economy and their own company
Oct 5, 2023
But fewer CEOs feel confident of their firm’s fortunes than last year, a KPMG survey shows. More execs also want people back in the office.
What do these high Treasury yields mean for the economy?
by
Matt Levin
Oct 3, 2023
The yield on the 10-year Treasury note reached a 16-year high Tuesday. That benchmark rate lifts interest rates on other loans.
As student loan payments restart, borrowers feel the pinch. The economy might too.
by
Henry Epp
Oct 2, 2023
Obligations resuming after three years could be a rude awakening for some. But by itself, it's not likely to start a recession, experts say.
For public good, not for profit.
The monumental task of measuring the GDP over and over again
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Sep 28, 2023
The keepers of GDP continually update their calculations as more information becomes available.
What the Fed's Summary of Economic Projections can reveal
Sep 20, 2023
The quarterly report gives clues about how members of the Federal Open Market Committee see the economy and what future steps they might take.
The economy apparently shrank and grew at the same time
Sep 15, 2023
Depending on how you measure it, the economy either grew or shrank, according to BEA statistics.