US Economy

PYMNTS’ Daily Data Dive: Investors Show Caution Following Trump’s Health Care Plan Snafu

PYMNTS’ Daily Data Dive: Investors Show Caution Following Trump’s Health Care Plan Snafu
PYMNTS’ Daily Data Dive: Investors Show Caution Following Trump’s Health Care Plan Snafu
March 28, 2017  |  Today In Data

The GOP’s decision to pull its new health care bill from the voting floor of Congress are seeing some investors concerned about what a Trump...

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US Economy Slows, Consumer Spending No Tailwind?
US Economy Slows, Consumer Spending No Tailwind?
February 28, 2017  |  Consumer Finance

Will the horse that pulls the cart be strong enough to keep both from being stuck in a rut? The Commerce Department said Tuesday that...

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Dangerous Road Ahead On Auto Loans?
Dangerous Road Ahead On Auto Loans?
February 22, 2017  |  Investments

Insert your own car/road/looming accident analogy here, and then take a look at auto loans. While consumer confidence may be good, the stock market is...

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US Economy Shows Steady Growth
US Economy Shows Steady Growth
February 17, 2017  |  Economy

While there’s been plenty of national news that is causing many Americans a great deal of stress, there is some good news to hold onto...

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Federal Reserve Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged
Federal Reserve Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged
February 01, 2017  |  Consumer Finance

Following its most recent two-day meeting in Washington, D.C., this week, the Federal Open Market Committee (FMOC) decided to leave interest rates unchanged. Citing improved...

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Economic Growth Under Trump, No Surge, Says Fed
Economic Growth Under Trump, No Surge, Says Fed
January 05, 2017  |  Investments

Economic growth may pick up a bit during the Trump era, but don’t count on a rocket-fueled rally in GDP acceleration. That’s the consensus of...

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In US, Jobless Claims Dip From Recent Peaks
In US, Jobless Claims Dip From Recent Peaks
December 09, 2016  |  Financial Inclusion

The Labor Department said Thursday (Dec. 8) that filings for unemployment in the United States slipped from a five-month high, a showing that hints of...

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Warren Buffett: Economy May Be Softer Than People Think
Warren Buffett: Economy May Be Softer Than People Think
November 14, 2016  |  Consumer Finance

Is the U.S. economy weaker than some of the data might show? No less than the Sage of Omaha thinks it might be. In an interview with CNNMoney on...

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