An increasing number of economists and corporate leaders say the risk of the U.S. dipping into a recession is rising. More than anything, they have pointed to the global growth slowdown and convulsions in financial markets. According to the Wall Street Journal’s monthly survey of economists,...
The Federal Reserve (“Fed”) has now entered into its fourth month of reducing the impact of quantitative easing on the economy. The original theory behind quantitative easing was that if the Fed purchased bonds, it could sustain lower interest rates for borrowers. Therefore, more companies would...
Everyday, depending on what consumers or employers are doing, the economy is either growing or contracting. There are a few Economic Indicators or news announcements that you might be interested in following to come to your own conclusions: The decision by the Federal Reserve...