Practical Economics
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Fracking Boom Spells New Tech Investments
Economic Forecasts Solutions to energy and safety concerns will be in hot demand.
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Housing: Subpar But Still Giving Economy a Lift
Economic Forecasts After big rebounds in housing prices, more modest gains are likely this year.
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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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6 Sectors Ripe for Business Consolidation in 2014
Economic Forecasts Since hitting a low during the recession, merger-and-acquisition activity is picking up again as corporations look outside their walls to expand.
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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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Rising Production Helping to Keep Fuel Prices in Check
Economic Forecasts Energy costs should be relatively easy on your wallet in 2014.
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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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