Latest articles by David Payne
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Housing Market Gets Stronger in 2015
Economic Forecasts An improving economy and attractive home features will draw first-time and move-up buyers.
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Winners, Losers from the Stronger U.S. Dollar
Economic Forecasts While manufacturers and consumers will gain, U.S. exporters and tourist attractions will get squeezed.
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Small Business Revving Up in 2015
business Many firms with fewer than 50 workers have plans to expand, venture into new markets and add to payrolls.
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U.S. Manufacturers on a Roll
Economic Forecasts Cheap energy and an improving economy will keep manufacturing growing at a better-than-average rate.
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Faster Growth Looks to Stay for Awhile
Economic Forecasts From mid-2014, the U.S. economy should grow 3% or better through 2016. Only two slight risks might hold us back.
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Housing Market Will Improve in 2015
Economic Forecasts The lagging sector is new single family homes, where a shortage of skilled labor and buildable lots is holding back construction.
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The U.S. Economy Is the World’s Growth Engine Again
Economic Forecasts As more Americans find jobs, they're willing to spend. That's giving the economy enough oomph to overcome slowing among big U.S. trade partners.
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When Will the Economy Feel Better?
Economic Forecasts We’re almost there. As the expansion continues to improve, more of its rewards will be seen and felt.
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Wages to Rise — More for Some than Others
Economic Forecasts After years of little or no income growth, wage gains are finally beginning to gather a bit of steam.
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Next Rise in Interest Rates Will Come in 2015
business Even when rates finally do head up, they won't zoom out of control. A progressive series of stair steps is more like it.
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The Risks of Deflation
Economic Forecasts When prices start falling, economies stop growing.
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U.S. Manufacturing Growing Steadily
Economic Forecasts Cheaper domestic energy, rising wages overseas and industries that use high-tech to make high-tech products are making producing goods on American soil attractive again.
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The World’s Most Vulnerable Emerging Markets
Economic Forecasts Investors must understand the factors that make certain nations more susceptible to contagion in financial markets.
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U.S. Economy Likely to Improve in 2014
Economic Forecasts Growth should average about 2.6% to 2.7% this year, and chances are good we'll see a strong finish.
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Interest Rates and the Fed’s Taper
Economic Forecasts What happens in January could set the tone for long-term rates for the rest of the year.
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Rising Household Wealth Signals Surge in Consumer Spending
business The rebound is unequal, though, with makers of pricey items set to benefit more than those churning out staples.
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Interest Rates and the Real Unemployment Rate
Economic Forecasts There’s nothing magic about a particular unemployment rate. No one number is enough to indicate that the economy is healthy.
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Why Do Jobs Go Begging?
Economic Forecasts A grievous mismatch of workers’ skills and job openings means millions go without paychecks while employers lack the help they need.
