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A Little Light at the End of the Economy Tunnel…But Is it Enough?
Make no mistake about it; the economic situation in the United States is improving, but not at the pace I would like to see. The Federal Reserve came out and made a downward revision in its GDP...
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Consumer spending is crucial for any economic recovery. When consumers spend, companies make more money, and from there, we get economic growth—more sales result in more jobs, higher wages, and,...
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Number of Bartenders with Degrees Reaches Record High
Last week, when the jobs numbers report was released, a new wave of optimism spurred the U.S. economy. I saw it in the editorials of the major newspapers; I heard it on the popular financial news...
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One in Three Americans Has No Confidence They Can Retire Comfortably
Consumer confidence is the key to any growth in the U.S. economy. If it declines, U.S. economic prosperity becomes questionable, as a lack of consumer confidence directly impacts consumer spending. My...
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Already Fragile Economy Hit with Falling Retail Sales, Rising Business...
Gross domestic product (GDP) in the U.S. economy mainly consists of consumer spending. Hence, the more consumers spend and buy, the better our economic conditions become. In 2012, consumer spending in...
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What Stock Market Investors Really Face Ahead
The bear dressed as a bull has done a masterful job at luring more and more investors back into key stock indices. Data from the Investment Company Institute shows that for the week ended September 18,...
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The Phenomenon That Will Force Central Banks to Buy Gold
Gold bullion isn’t getting much respect these days…and that’s perfectly fine with me. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE/GS) says the precious metal has a risk of going below $1,000. Bank of America...
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Consumer Confidence Trend Suggests Key Stock Indices Setting Up for...
Consumer confidence in the U.S. economy is falling fast. This phenomenon will bring key stock indices lower. But sadly, no one is really talking about this. “Buy, buy, and buy even more” is the theme...
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Why the Blind Optimism Behind the Housing Recovery Won’t End Well
The news headlines are saying the U.S. housing market is witnessing robust growth and flipping homes for profit is back. While many are now saying there is growth in the U.S. housing market and that it...
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Two Important Economic Signals to Share with My Readers This Morning
A good gauge for me on how consumers in the U.S. economy are faring has always been the statistics coming out of Wal-Mart. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE/WMT) reported its operating income in its second...
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Another Warning Sign: Stocks Hit Highs on Collapsing Volume
So the S&P 500 has touched the 2,000 mark. Will the S&P 500 continue to march to new highs? Well, my opinion towards the stock market hasn’t changed. I remain skeptical for a variety of...
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Consumer Confidence Rises with U.S. Economy in June
U.S. consumer confidence jumped up to a five-month high in June, signaling the U.S. economy is picking up momentum. The University of Michigan released its final results on consumer confidence for June...
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Consumer Spending Anemic as 58% Say Economy “Getting Worse”
I have written over and over again on how distorted the U.S. business sales and inventory figures are. Manufacturers are stockpiling products. Retailers are experiencing a decline in sales. Consumer...
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