As Europe ends another week comfortably in the green (near all-time highs) - the short answer - not many...as the region's longest recession in history rolls on... Chart: Goldman Sachs
The economy is showing signs of fumbling the recovery. Even though a Federal Reserve official is suggesting that the central bank may be feeling comfortable enough to ease the bond-buying stimulus that the Fed has been providing as early as this summer, we’re not exactly out of the woods just yet. The financial data issued [...]
The economy is showing signs of fumbling the recovery. Even though a Federal Reserve official is suggesting that the central bank may be feeling comfortable enough to ease the bond-buying stimulus that the Fed has been providing as early...Show More Summary
Here are today’s statistics on the state of the economy: Chain stores are reporting April sales that are at the high end of guidance, and with stronger year-on-year sales growth rates than in March. The Bloomberg Consumer Comfort Index fell slightly to -29.5, but remains at the highest level since early 2008. Wholesale inventories rose [...]
Here are today’s statistics on the state of the economy: The Bloomberg Consumer Comfort Index reached a five-year high this week, hitting -28.9. The Challenger Job-Cut Report shows 38,121 layoffs in April, which is signifigantly less than the previous two months. Falling imports shrank the US trade deficit to -38.8 billion in March. Imports fell [...]
NEW YORK (Reuters) - With signs of a slower economy mounting, the near-term outlook for U.S. stocks isn't rosy, but investors may find comfort next week from the world's major central banks.
Here are today’s statistics on the state of the economy: Initial jobless claims rose 4,000 to 352,000, and the 4-week average rose 3,250 to 361,250. Continuing claims fell 35,000 to 3.068 million. The Bloomberg Consumer Comfort Index rose to -29.2, the highest level in 5 years. The Philadelphia Fed Survey fell -0.7 points to 1.3. [...]
Here are today’s statistics on the state of the economy: The Bloomberg Consumer Comfort Index stayed steady at –34.0 this week. March chain-store sales were mixed with 9 retail chains reporting higher year-on-year sales rates, 7 reporting lower rates, and 1 unchanged. Initial jobless claims fell 42,000 last week to 346,000. The 4-week average rose [...]
Here are today’s statistics on the state of the economy: The Bloomberg Consumer Comfort Index was essentially unchanged in the latest week, at -34.1. The Challenger Job-Cut Report reports that there were 49,255 announced layoff in March, substantially higher than the year-ago total of 37,880. Initial jobless claims rose a sharp 28,000 to 385,000. The [...]
TOKYO (Reuters) - Asian shares rose on Wednesday as positive U.S. data pointing to a moderate recovery in the economy offered comfort, while the euro eased on worries over the consequences of the Cyprus bank bailout deal which inflicts huge losses on w...
In terms of power, fuel economy, comfort and practicality, the completely redesigned 2014 Subaru Forester can compete with the best in its class. Where the compact SUV plays its trump card, says Cars.com reviewer and two-time Subaru owner David Thomas,...
Even though stocks are at all-time highs and the economy is slowly improving, The Wall Street Journal reports that many workers are not saving enough for a comfortable retirement. Excluding their homes, almost 60 percent of workers surveyed...Show More Summary
Vampire Weekend @ Stubb's After four days of braving the hustle of a city under siege by music fans—with their invented economies of meaningless trinkets and oversubscribed RSVP lists, abundant scarcity, and constant crowding—all the...Show More Summary
We now live in an economy that can’t function without electricity – there are no substitutes for it. Our lifestyles depend on electricity to keep us comfortable and productive on a 24 x 7 basis.
We thought Delta was hard at work adding plenty of those Economy Comfort seats as well as WiFi on each and every flight, but apparently they also have a little extra time to work on some other projects. They?re actually trying to solve...Show More Summary
AirGo, a concept airline, has seats are ergonomic and self-contained, taking the pain out of sitting in the less expensive section.
Flying economy class can be about as enjoyable as being stuffed into a left luggage locker, but Malaysia-based engineering student Alireza Yaghoubi has come up with a new economy class air passenger seat design that departs radically from the one that’s been used since the 1960s. Show More Summary
Ray Comfort: If you are finding this economy tough, here’s a way to create some income. Go around your neighborhood and offer cash for?
Times are getting tougher. The economy is going down the drain, terrorists are plotting their next big BOOM, and an overall air of anxiety holds us in a chokehold. In times like this we tend to seek comfort in more… The Weekly Outfit: The King of Cool is a post by Fritz Radtke on Highsnobiety.