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Economic disruption could lead to less reliable economic data

by Mitchell Hartman
Mar 12, 2020
The COVID-19 epidemic may make it harder for government agencies to track and report rapid changes in the U.S. economy.
Economic data could become less reliable as people change their behaviors during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Our economy has changed. Should our economic indicators change, too?

by Mitchell Hartman and Tony Wagner
Nov 26, 2019
That question stumped Kai and Molly on this week's "Make Me Smart." Here's the answer.
Don't count manufacturing out yet.
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Why this yield curve inversion could be different

by Justin Ho
Aug 14, 2019
This time around, it may not be telling us that a recession's on the way.
Investors, spooked by economic fears, dumped stocks on Wednesday, sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 800 points. Above, the New York Stock Exchange.
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Making sense of stats that don't make sense

by Justin Ho
May 17, 2019
Don't question your sanity when economic indicators point in opposite directions.
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Could the latest government jobs data show the economy is slowing?

by Ben Bradford
Feb 12, 2019
The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey — aka JOLTS — may be pointing to a downturn. Today's report should tell us more.
The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey — aka JOLTS — may be pointing to a downturn. Today's report should tell us more.
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Why lower unemployment doesn't mean higher inflation

by Mitchell Hartman
Oct 3, 2014
Inflation hawks see the specter of higher wages and prices in lower unemployment numbers, as workers gain leverage versus bosses.
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The JOLTS report, or how secure you feel about your job

by Dan Gorenstein
Sep 9, 2014
What this report tells us outside the numbers.
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Pardon my (economic) language

by Kai Ryssdal
Jul 16, 2014
Here's a new economic indicator for you: The frequency of CEO profanity.
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Wall Street is doing great. What about your street?

by Juli Niemann
Nov 5, 2013
This year, the stock market has been doing great. But what about everyone else?
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The holiday shopping season is what's really spooky today

by Diane Swonk
Oct 31, 2013
Economists are worried about consumers' moods as we head toward the end of the year.
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