Economic Trends
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Labor market expected to get worse
By Staff WriterMore losses are expected to come in the labor market as The Conference Board Employment Trends Index (ETI)(TM) continued its decline in September. The index fell...
July 01, 2008
Assimilation NationProponents of cultural diversity may be unhappy to learn that many of the nearly 40 million U.S. immigrants are already on the road to assimilation....
June 11, 2008
Economy looks better on paperAt a time like this, statements of optimism have us holding our breath. In his remarks to a Boston Fed conference in Massachusetts, Fed Chairman...
June 09, 2008
The economic impact of U.S. baby boomers (it ain't pretty)We want to call attention to a new report from McKinsey Global Institute, the academic arm of McKinsey & Co. The numbers are new, but...
June 01, 2008
Behind the Numbers with Sam StovallDuring a Webinar in late April, Sam Stovall, S&P's chief economic strategist, discussed the equity market outlook. Stovall believes that from economic, fundamental, technical, and...
June 01, 2008
Thirty QuestionsWelcome to Research magazine's 30th anniversary issue! As noted in this space last month, you will find no boring retrospectives or nostalgia about the 1970s...
May 28, 2008
Pity the lay journalistWe journalists aren't known for our analytical skills; we're a decidedly right-brained bunch. As subjects go, we're heavy on english and history - math and...
May 01, 2008
Not Only Money MotivatesIs it possible to learn something new about how to help motivate others to do their best? Yes -- according to Tyler Cowen, a professor...