Surveys of how consumers view the economy dropped in September. The government shutdown could worsen consumers' views of the economy. ... READ MORE >| The Real Economy Blog
The Federal Reserve will probably cut rates next week: I can’t advise them on the complex politics of this, but based on the economics I think cutting would be a mistake. I see one good reaso…| Economist Writing Every Day
Growing concerns about geopolitical instability and legal and regulatory uncertainty accompanied a slight decline in CEO confidence in the fourth quarter.| PYMNTS.com