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Great Employment Report!

Posted on April 3, 2026 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly “Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 178,000 in March, and the unemployment rate changed little at 4.3 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains occurred in health care, in construction, and in transportation … Continue reading →

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What, Another Great Recession?

Posted on March 25, 2026 by Popular Economics Weekly

Financial FAQs “The conflict with Iran has already put fresh stress on the U.S. economy, as businesses are reporting rising prices, fewer orders and a decline in employment. A survey of service-oriented companies — the sector that employs most Americans … Continue reading →

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Why Start a War?

Posted on March 18, 2026 by Popular Economics Weekly

Financial FAQs “The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 0.7 percent in February, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Final demand prices moved up 0.5 percent in January and 0.4 percent in December 2025. (See … Continue reading →

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What Gulf War?

Posted on March 13, 2026 by Popular Economics Weekly

Financial FAQs “From the preceding month, the PCE price index for January increased 0.3 percent. Excluding food and energy, the PCE price index increased 0.4 percent. Excluding food and energy, the PCE price index increased 3.1 percent from one year ago.” BEA.gov … Continue reading →

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Where’s the Housing Recovery?

Posted on March 10, 2026 by Popular Economics Weekly

The Mortgage Corner “Existing-home sales increased by 1.7% month-over-month in February, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Existing-Home Sales report. The report provides the real estate ecosystem—including agents, homebuyers and sellers—with data on the level of home sales, price, … Continue reading →

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A Very Weak Employment Report

Posted on March 9, 2026 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly “Total nonfarm payroll employment edged down by 92,000 in February, and the unemployment rate changed little at 4.4 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment in health care decreased, reflecting strike activity. Employment in … Continue reading →

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Stagflation–II?

Posted on March 3, 2026 by Popular Economics Weekly

Financial FAQs “The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 0.5 percent in January. Prices for final demand services advanced 0.8 percent, and the index for final demand goods declined 0.3 percent. On an unadjusted basis, the index for final … Continue reading →

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Inflation Is Contagious

Posted on February 24, 2026 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly “From the preceding month, the PCE price index for December increased 0.4 percent. Excluding food and energy, the PCE price index also increased 0.4 percent. From the same month one year ago, the PCE price index for … Continue reading →

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A Better Unemployment Report?

Posted on February 12, 2026 by Popular Economics Weekly

Financial FAQs “Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 130,000 in January, and the unemployment rate changed little at 4.3 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains occurred in health care, social assistance, and construction, while federal … Continue reading →

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Retail Sales Slump

Posted on February 10, 2026 by Popular Economics Weekly

Financial FAQs “Retail trade sales were virtually unchanged (±0.5 percent)* from November 2025, and up 2.1 percent (±0.5 percent) from last year. Nonstore retailers were up 5.3 percent (±1.4 percent) from last year, while food service and drinking places were … Continue reading →

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