Tag Archives: interest rates

When Does Inflation Come Down?

Posted on May 1, 2026 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly “From the preceding month, the PCE price index for March increased 0.7 percent. From the same month one year ago, the PCE price index for March increased 3.5 percent.” BEA.gov FREDpce Inflation is rising again, to no one’s surprise, from its … Continue reading →

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Easier Credit to Come?

Posted on April 30, 2026 by Popular Economics Weekly

Financial FAQs Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 2.0 percent in the first quarter of 2026 (January, February, and March), according to the advance estimate released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. In … Continue reading →

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Our Unbalanced Economy

Posted on April 22, 2026 by Popular Economics Weekly

Financial FAQs “The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining. [State of the Union Address January 11 1962]” President John F Kennedy President Kennedy’s maxim at his 1962 State of the Union address—the almost universal truth … Continue reading →

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Our Inflation Nation

Posted on April 10, 2026 by Popular Economics Weekly

Financial FAQs “The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.9 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis in March, after rising 0.3 percent in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, … Continue reading →

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Poor Economic Growth Ahead?

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly First-Quarter GDP Growth Estimate Decreased “On April 7, the GDPNow model estimate for real GDP growth in the first quarter of 2026 is 1.3 percent, down from 1.6 percent on April 2.” AtlantaFed More warnings of slow … Continue reading →

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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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Job Openings in Decline

Posted on April 1, 2026 by Popular Economics Weekly

Financial FAQs “The number of job openings was little changed at 6.9 million in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the month, hires decreased to 4.8 million, and total separations changed little at 5.0 million.” BLS.gov … Continue reading →

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Another Gulf War?

Posted on March 30, 2026 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly “So it looks as if the worst and the dumbest are not just at the top of the political leadership. They’re not just on the diplomacy and strategic policymaking end, but even in the cutting edge of … 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 Trump 2.0?

Posted on March 20, 2026 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly “According to the latest PISA rankings, which assess 15-year-olds in math, science, and reading, the United States ranks around 13th in reading, 18th in science, and 37th in mathematics out of 79 participating countries. Countries like China, … Continue reading →

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