The most important economic indicators. How each indicator plays into the overall economy, a summary of past trends and a look at what analysts are saying about the outlook.
Share tips on how you, or people you know, have been surviving or even thriving during times of unemployment. Were there things you learned that could help others?
Consumer Confidence Index definition, trends, outlook and how it affects the U.S. economy.
A description of what exactly is measured in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and how it helps measure inflation in the US economy.
How crude oil prices are measured, their impact on the economy, and past trends. Where will oil and gas prices go in the next year?
What the durable goods orders economic indicator actually measures, why it is important, and how to use it to gauge the economy’s health.
How employment is defined and measured.
The Fed Funds Rate, how it works, and why it is important.
A listing of the most current U.S. Employment Statistics
A definition of GDP, why it is important, how it affects the economy and how it affects you.
A summary of current U.S. GDP statistics, including GDP definitions, GDP descriptions, and links to each GDP statistical report from Q4 2006 through 2007.
Basic primer on interest rates, including Fed Funds rate, Treasury Notes, and mortgage rates. Explains how rates affect the economy and your life. Discusses future rate trends, and the impact of an inverted yield curve.
A definition of Treasury note and bond yields, how they impact the U.S. economy, and a forecast of future trends.
Explains what the Unemployment Rate measures, why it is important, and how it affects the U.S. economy. Describes past and potential future trends, and how to use it to improve your financial security.
Current U.S.unemployment rate statistics for each month since April 2007.
