For all the political firestorms they generate, government shutdowns have been nonevents for both markets and the economy.

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

The following information was released by the Federal Reserve Board:. I'd like to thank the Economic Club of New York for the invitation to speak today.1 This is my first time speaking in my new ...

The Left-leaning think-tank advocates for taxing 'unearned' wealth rather than 'earned' income to plug a hole of up to a £50 ...

A weakening U.S. labor market is a risk for both the U.S. economy and markets right now. But the most closely watched numbers ...

Ludwig von Mises was born 144 years ago today. His economic masterpieces are as relevant and powerful today as when they were ...

In Europe, migration is typically seen from the standpoint of the receiving countries. Migrants play a crucial role in addressing the challenges posed by an ageing population and skills gaps, but ...

Since Monday is Labor Day here’s a look at the federal department that was created to study labor and give the American people statistics. The Bureau of Labor Statistics is an agency of the U. S.

The eurozone economy grew marginally over the three months through June, figures confirmed Friday, leaving the European Central Bank unlikely to cut its key interest rate next week. Across the 20 ...

U.S. GDP data look strong, but labor market seems weak. How key economists make sense of the mixed signals. O n the surface, ...

Erian, Allianz Chief Economic Advisor, warned that the labor market poses the biggest risk to the U.S. economy, despite sticky inflation.

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