Practical Economics
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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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Mixed Signals in the Labor Market
Economic Forecasts Job openings are growing, but wages need to play catch-up.
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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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Housing’s Revival Losing Some Heat
Markets Problem number one: Not enough growth in jobs and wages.
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Budget for Higher Electric Bills
Economic Forecasts Mounting strains on the electric grid will hit consumers in their wallets but will lead to new business opportunities, too.
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The Risks of Deflation
Economic Forecasts When prices start falling, economies stop growing.
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Countering Russia With Natural Gas
Economic Forecasts What the coming boost in exports spells for U.S. consumers, gas producers and investors.
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