Joe Brusuelas

Rising Interest Rates, Slow Job Growth: Is The US Economy Headed For A Downturn? Economists Weigh In
UAW Strike Could Put Auto Suppliers, Michigan Economy In Crisis, Analysts Say
Federal Reserve's No-Shock Rate Hike Draws Mixed Reactions From Economists: What The Fed's Next Move?
UAW Strike Could Put Auto Suppliers, Michigan Economy In Crisis, Analysts Say
Federal Reserve's No-Shock Rate Hike Draws Mixed Reactions From Economists: What The Fed's Next Move?
4 Prominent Economists Unpack Q1 GDP Slowdown, Discuss Implications For Fed's Rate Hikes
'Risks Are Rising': Experts React To 7% CPI Inflation, Highest Since 1982

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Consumer Prices Rise In August: What You Need To Know
After rising .5% in July, all consumer items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics rose .3% in August. Over the year, all consumer items have risen 5.3%. 
Weekly Employment Insurance Claims At Lowest Point Since March 2020
Weekly seasonally adjusted employment insurance claims were down again as of Sept. 4, hitting a low of 310,000, down 35,000 week-over-week.
The Infrastructure Bill And Inflation: Economists Are Divided
The infrastructure deal and the Build Back Better plan — which could be passed through reconciliation due to a lack of support in Congress — is part of the ongoing inflation debate.
Jobless Claims Are Down, But The Labor Market Improvement Is Stagnating
Initial jobless claims were down by 14,000 to 385,000 during the week ending July 31, and the insured unemployment rate was at 2.1%, according to the most recent Department of Labor report. Jobless claims have continued to drop, but the improvement appears to be slowing.
Why More Government Spending On Science, Technology Research Could Be Ahead
In the last four decades, the prevailing economic wisdom has emphasized tax cuts and low government spending, allowing the free market to solve most economic problems. But the Biden administration is looking to change that.
Economist Reacts To Flattening Yield Curve
The Federal Reserve shifted market expectations in a significant way on Wednesday with its updated dot plot projections and commentary related to inflation.
Pandemic Savings + Government Stimulus: What It All Means For The Stock Market And Economy
The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) is up more than 86% since the S&P hit its pandemic low in March 2020.
Initial Jobless Claims Top 1M For 14th Week, Economist Sees 'Most Significant Fiscal Cliff' In US History Ahead
Americans made 1.480 million initial jobless claims in the week ending June 20, a decrease of 60,000 from the prior week, the Department of Labor said Thursday. The figure exceeded the 1.3 million initial claims expected by economists.  What Happened: Initial unemployment claims topped 1 million for the 14th straight week.
New Jobless Claims Continue To Fall, But Exceed Estimates: 'They Turned Down The Heat In Hell'
Americans made 1.5 million new jobless claims in the week ending June 13, down 58,000 from the prior week, the Department of Labor said Thursday. The consensus expectation was for 1.3 million new filings.  The prior week's number was revised upward by 24,000 claims. 
'Dusting Off The Financial Crisis Playbook:' Dow Futures Point To Drop After Fed Announces Emergency Rate Cut
What To Make Of The Wild Chinese Stock Market Swing And Its Impact On The US
Will US Interest Rates Ever Drop Below Zero?
Federal Reserve Issues First Rate Cut In 11 Years
Economists React To Blowout December Jobs Report
The Federal Reserve Issues Fourth Rate Hike Of 2018
What Economists Are Watching Following The Midterm Election
The Federal Reserve, As Expected, Issues Third Rate Hike Of 2018
What To Expect From This Week's Fed Meeting
Fed Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged: 'Labor Market Has Continued To Strengthen'
Economists Weigh In On Interest Rate Hike
What Will Janet Yellen's Legacy Be? Economists Weigh In
Amazon Vs. The Fed: Experts Fear Whole Foods Deal Will Kill Inflation With Economic Ripple Effect
Fed Hikes Rates Without Disrupting The Market: 'Classic Yellen'