Economy/Ecommerce
Economy Watch: Consumers Pull Out Plastic in June
The Federal Reserve reported that U.S. consumers borrowed more in June than they did in May.
Economy Watch: Most Industries Create Few Jobs in June
June’s weak employment numbers (a net increase of 80,000 jobs) capped a weak quarter for U.S. job growth.
‘Economy Watch’ Podcast with Dees Stribling: The U.S. Economy Remains a Marvel
It’s got problems, but the US economy remains a marvel.
Economy Watch: Employment Growth Remains Tepid
The U.S. economy created a meager 80,000 jobs during June, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Economy Watch: IMF Warns US About Fiscal Cliff
The International Monetary Fund, through its Mission to the United States, said in a press statement that the U.S. economic recovery “remains tepid and subject to elevated downside risks.”
‘Economy Watch’ Podcast with Dees Stribling: Consumers Aren’t Confident Going into Summer
Consumers aren’t confident going into summer.
Economy Watch: Home Prices Inch Up, Says CoreLogic
CoreLogic reported that U.S. home prices, including those generated by distressed sales, increased by 2 percent in May 2012 compared with the same month a year ago.
Economy Watch: Euro Summit Gladdens Investors for Now
Word from the negotiating nabobs in Europe on Friday seemed to be positive, though as usual, the details of the agreement remained a little elusive.
Economy Watch: First Quarter Growth Sluggish
The Bureau of Economic Analysis released its final estimate for U.S. economic growth during the first quarter of this year.
Economy Watch: Pending Home Sales Rise
Consumers and investors are supposed to be nervous during this dry summer of 2012, but homebuyers seem determined to go ahead with their plans to buy—more of them than previously, at least.