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U.S. Retail Sales Fall for Third Consecutive Month

U.S. Retail Sales Fall for Third Consecutive Month

"The further slump in retail sales in December confirms that the continued surge in coronavirus infections is now weighing heavily on the economy."

By Lauren Muskett | January 15, 2021

U.S. Economic Indicators for Next 12 Months Point Down

U.S. Economic Indicators for Next 12 Months Point Down

Business economists dial back expectations for GDP growth, corporate revenue, and hiring, among other key economic indicators.

By David McCann | November 5, 2019

CFOs Revise Recession Projections

CFOs Revise Recession Projections

Finance chiefs still think an economic downturn is coming, but not until 2020, finds the first-quarter Duke/CFO Global Business Outlook Survey.

By Lauren Muskett | April 17, 2019

Private Companies Grow Anxious Over Global Demand

Private Companies Grow Anxious Over Global Demand

Views of demand for products and services are dramatically different than they were a year ago, a study shows.

By David McCann | April 16, 2019

Retail Sales Tumble in December

Retail Sales Tumble in December

U.S. retail sales in the all-important holiday month recorded its biggest drop in more than nine years.

By Lauren Muskett | February 14, 2019

December Jobs Report Assuages Investors

December Jobs Report Assuages Investors

But the unemployment rate rose to 3.9% as more U.S. workers joined the labor force.

By William Sprouse | January 4, 2019

CFOs: Recession Possible in 2019

CFOs: Recession Possible in 2019

Nearly half of U.S. CFOs think the nation’s economy will enter a recession by the end of 2019, finds the fourth-quarter Duke/CFO Outlook Survey.

By Lauren Muskett | December 12, 2018

How to Prepare for the Recession on the Horizon

How to Prepare for the Recession on the Horizon

Management teams that develop a plan and prepare now will enter a recession with confidence and can emerge stronger.

By Matt Hare and Huron Capital | November 27, 2018

Low Probability of Recession in the Next 12 Months: S&P

Low Probability of Recession in the Next 12 Months: S&P

"The coming months will continue to enjoy tailwinds from fiscal policy while monetary policy remains supportive of growth," says an S&P economist.

By Vincent Ryan | August 13, 2018

U.S. Productivity Falls Sharply Lower

U.S. Productivity Falls Sharply Lower

More workers were hired and many put in more hours, but overall they produced less, said the Labor Department.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | February 4, 2016