Tag Archives: CPI

Q4 GDP Growth Improving

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Popular Economics Weekly

Financial FAQs We are seeing faster economic growth in the fourth quarter, even after the upward revision of Q3 GDP growth to 2.7 percent from 2.0 percent. The reason? The 146,000 jump in November payroll jobs, soaring retail sales, and … Continue reading →

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Where is the Inflation?

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Popular Economics Weekly

Financial FAQs If we would listen to the Europeans advocating austerity measures to punish Greece and Italy in particular for their profligacy, then inflation is right around the corner, according to the Germans who fear it most. Germany’s Finance Minister … Continue reading →

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Our Psychological Depression

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly The plunging financial markets are telling us something depression, but it is more about crowd psychology, than actual events. Americans are very depressed about their financial prospects. Duh, says Paul Krugman, given the congressional deadlock. So why … Continue reading →

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The Recession is (Really) Over

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly The Great Recession is officially over. We really can breathe a sigh of relief—even though job formation is just now picking up, while major segments are still stagnating; such as real estate, and motor vehicle production. But … Continue reading →

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