Economy Watch: Job Openings Edge Up, Still Lackluster
As it always does during the week after the monthly jobs report, the Bureau of Labor Statistics does a follow up called the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary, which it released on Tuesday. The survey’s various measurements give a picture of how much churn there is in the labor market.
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.