Economic Journal

Consumer Confidence Rises, But Job Openings Continue to Cool June data shows a more optimistic consumer but a cautious employer. […]

This week’s reports on New Home Sales, Durable Goods Orders, and GDP suggest that Americans are still making long-term plans—but

Sometimes the economy isn’t measured by a headline. Sometimes it’s measured by the small decisions we make every day. I

Stronger-than-expected existing home sales offer an encouraging start to a week focused on housing, spending, and the decisions people make

A steady report suggests businesses are keeping workers, even as hiring appears cautious. The latest weekly Jobless Claims report showed

Retail Sales Suggest Consumers Are Still Spending Retail sales increased in May, showing that consumers continue to spend despite concerns

Looking Beyond the Headline A housing report released this week showed that new home construction slowed in May as builders

The economy keeps moving forward, even when the headlines are focused elsewhere. Today’s Industrial Production report showed that U.S. factories,

The latest University of Michigan survey shows Americans feeling a little better about the economy and future inflation The University

Rising Costs Affect More Than Household Budgets The Producer Price Index (PPI), which measures inflation from the business side of