What matters most, however, is the labor market. “If American consumers have money, they’re going to spend it, and the ...

In addition to health care and education, the rankings take into account a state’s economy; its roads, bridges, internet and other infrastructure; its public safety; its natural environment ...

Consumer spending remained flat ... Japan’s national finances are under severe strain due to ballooning social welfare costs. The economy grew an annual rate of 2.4% in the last quarter of ...

“Soft data isn’t just flashing yellow – it’s signaling systemic strain in consumer and corporate behavior,” said Matejka. According to J.P. Morgan, hard data presents a paradox: Taiwan ...

Both the U.S. and Chinese economies have been showing signs of strain, after a spurt of ... A key factor dragging on the economy is a lack of consumer and business demand, and easing lending ...

Consumer spending remained flat ... Japan’s national finances are under severe strain due to ballooning social welfare costs. The economy grew an annual rate of 2.4% in the last quarter of ...