The dollar was on one side of 89% of all international transactions, which is an increase from its 88% share in 2022. ... READ MORE >| The Real Economy Blog
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
ADP reported a net decline of 32,000 jobs in September, driven by a decreased of 40,000 among small firms and 20,000 among medium-size firms. ... READ MORE >| The Real Economy Blog
An extended shutdown would raise the unemployment rate, reduce household consumption and restrain economic growth. ... READ MORE >| The Real Economy Blog
Government debt among six of the seven countries in the G-7 will exceed 100% of gross domestic product this year. Is it sustainable?| The Real Economy Blog
Once one excludes the more volatile trade and inventory data, growth advanced at a much softer pace of 1.2% implied by final sales to private domestic purchasers.| The Real Economy Blog
We now expect growth to slow to 1.1% this year, inflation to rise above 3% and a 4.4% unemployment rate.| The Real Economy Blog