US job openings swell to 7.6M in January, amid tight labor market
The number of job openings rate was 4.8 percent, up slightly from the 4.7 in the previous month.
Alan Greenspan: Social Security solvency may require benefit cuts
Greenspan said failure to properly fund Social Security could mean that "the end of the road is very serious trouble."
US mortgage size hits an all-time high $354,500
Average U.S. mortgage size hitting a record-high may be a good sign for the economy.
Time is just right for moving more Americans from welfare to work
Research shows that work requirements for welfare recipients who are able to work have powerful impacts on those receiving benefits, taxpayers and the economy.
U.S. economy, manufacturing and oil boom proving socialist naysayers wrong
The rebirth of the U.S. energy industry also reflects well on the fact that President Trump is making good on his promise to bring back manufacturing jobs and make America’s economy the envy of the world.
US new home sales fall more than expected in January
New home sales declined 6.9 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 607,000 units.
NYC inching towards bankruptcy, economist warns
The “Big Apple” is on the cusp of economic failure -- a recession would be the final tipping point.
Stocks little changed on trade concerns, home sales miss
Jobless claims rose slightly, while import prices jumped.
Weekly jobless claims increase more than expected
Initial claims for state unemployment benefits rose 6,000 to a seasonally adjusted 229,000.
Beto O'Rourke's economic, business views
The former Texas congressman is rumored to be considering a run for president.
Breaking up big tech isn't the right move, but adding regulation is: Rep. Gregory Meeks
A new rallying cry among some Democrats is to "break up big tech" which has become a key talking point for Elizabeth Warren.
Howard Schultz preps 'centrist economic agenda' weighing 2020 run
The former Starbucks CEO is thinking of running for president as a "centrist independent."
Business owners dish on jobs, skilled worker shortage
Job creation is at 45-year high, but finding skilled workers a major challenge, said NFIB president.
US producer prices rise less than expected in February
Producer prices edged up 0.1 percent last month, lifted by a rebound in the cost of gasoline.
Democrats are the 'party of socialism': Trump campaign official
The Democratic Party is gone.
Socialism is the Fyre Festival of economic systems: Former investment banker
Socialism has been growing in popularity within the Democratic Party as many of its newest members extol the virtues of the far left economic system.
Trump's 2020 budget deemed cruel over welfare reform
Is President Trump's 2020 budget cruel for suggesting people work in exchange for welfare benefits?
US consumer prices post first rise in four months
U.S. consumer prices rose for the first time in four months in February, but the pace of
Is Ireland wasting its Brexit moment?
There may be good reasons for banning Uber or Airbnb. But they come at a steep cost: sending a clear message to our side of the Atlantic that Ireland is no longer open for business.
Small business sentiment rebounds after five months of declines
The NFIB survey is a monthly snapshot of small businesses in the U.S., which account for about half of private-sector jobs.


















