Economic Trends
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As Monetary Cliff Looms, Economist Urges Fed to Increase QE
By Gil WeinreichInfluential economist John Makin argues that what the world needs now from the Fed is more quantitative easing to forestall deflationary spiral.
November 07, 2013
Economic growth beats expectations, but consumer spending still lowHigher taxes and slow wage growth are to blame.
October 21, 2013
'Dangerous' Time for Stock Bears, Federated WarnsThe firm says high-net-worth investors are on board and embracing dividend-oriented portfolios, contrary to advisors' assumptions.
October 17, 2013
How to host a grand client appreciation eventThese six components are critical to the success of a well-planned event.
October 10, 2013
Get to know Obama's top pick for Fed chairmanLearn a few things about Janet Yellen, President Obama's top choice to lead the Federal Reserve next year.
October 02, 2013
Exercise as effective as drugs for treating heart disease, diabetesExercise might not be more effective than drug-based therapy, but it probably costs less.
September 06, 2013
Krugman: Obama's Economic Policy a 'Horrifying Failure'The rapidly approaching fifth anniversary of the Lehman Brothers bust is bringing with it reflections of how far we have, or haven't, come.
September 03, 2013
Global economic growth still sluggish, says OECDAre developing countries stumbling from the fear of the Fed easing its quantitative easing program?