Average Americans more prosperous than Europeans: Former Bain Capital director
Americans are thriving more than Europeans-- proof is in the data.
Goldman Sachs: A US recession not on horizon right now
The firm says the U.S. economy is slowing, but there are few signs of the “financial imbalances that typically precede economic downturns.”
Toyota hiring hundreds in these 2 states
In a time when many people are looking for work, one company is trying to hire American workers.
Trump has better feel for economy than Fed, no recession in sight: Former Trump adviser
Moore said the economy has slowed down slightly due to the Fed being “too tight” with monetary policy and the ongoing trade war with China, though he still supports the president’s handling of the situation.
Movers & Shakers: Aug. 12, 2019
Stories moving the markets and shaking up the world.
Food Fight: How school cafeterias are hit by trade disputes
This fall, U.S. school cafeterias are expecting shipments of free food courtesy of President Donald Trump’s trade disputes. The products are coming from the Department of Agriculture, which is giving away the $1.2 billion in foods it’s buying to help farmers hurt by trade negotiations.
Millionaire Bill Maher pushes for recession
The 63-year-old told his audience and guests they should wish for a recession because that will definitely get Trump “unelected.”
Peter Navarro insists US-China trade war isn't bad for American consumers
Trump trade adviser and former ambassador to China dispute impact of new China tariff threat
Student loan debt hurting most Americans' retirement savings, study finds
More than one quarter — 26 percent — said they aren’t saving for retirement at all because of student loan debt.
Columbia CEO on tariffs: It’s a damage to our business when free trade is restricted in almost any way
Columbia Sportswear CEO Tim Boyle on the impact of U.S. trade tensions with China.
New fears about drug prices
There are growing concerns about the cost of prescriptions as President Trump is set to unveil his own health care plan in September.
Greenspan: Economy is definitely sogging around the world
"This is a sluggish economy at this stage," said Alan Greenspan.
Investors snapping up US homes at record levels: What it says about the housing market
The purchases come amid economic uncertainty and an ongoing trade war between the U.S. and China
Mortgage rates plunge, here's how far
Existing home sales dropped in June, sales of newly-built homes picked up.
Trump blames Fed, says US manufacturers hurt by dollar
The president said he is not a fan of a strong U.S. dollar.
US economy 'solid as a rock': White House trade adviser Navarro
"President Trump doesn't want a very good economy, he wants a great economy," White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said.
U.S. shakes off China's currency jabs
Investors placing bets on the U.S-China trade war.
Saudis trying to prop up oil as prices slump over recession fears
Citing a Saudi official, Bloomberg reported that the kingdom “won’t tolerate” falling oil prices.
Kansas imposes toughest online tax collections in the US: How do other states compare?
Kansas plans to impose what some tax experts said Wednesday would be the nation's most aggressive policy for collecting state and local taxes on online sales.
25% China tariffs would spark a global recession: UBS's Michael Crook
UBS’s Michael Crook says a 25 percent tariff on Chinese goods would spark a global recession.



















