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How Will US Economy Survive COVID-19?

Posted on November 4, 2020 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly FREDpersonalconsumption The US economy must first survive this pandemic before it will benefit most Americans. Some sectors are doing better, but ignore the financial market swings, which benefit 401(k)s, but not most Americans. Advance estimates of U.S. … Continue reading →

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Q3 GDP Growth Now 3.5%!

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly The third-quarter lived up to its early expectations, rising with each new revision to an inflation-adjusted 3.5 percent annualized rate for the best showing in two years, said the Commerce Department. The consumer was the main engine … Continue reading →

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Why Has It Taken So Long?

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Popular Economics Weekly

Financial FAQs The latest Federal Reserve press releases—firstly, the minutes of last FOMC meeting, and also its reduced projections of expected inflation—tell us the Fed is still in austerity mode due to a fear of non-existent inflation. And it is … Continue reading →

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When Is Faster Growth Coming?

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly Where is the promised growth, with almost full employment? GDP growth was revised up from 1.5 to 2.1 percent Q2 to Q3, and is up 2.2 percent annually? When, if ever, will it return to the historical … Continue reading →

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Three % Plus YoY Economic Growth Is Here

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly We are finally back to 3 percent plus GDP growth on an annual basis. And it is largely fueled by consumer spending that has been increasing as more jobs are created. Retail and Food service sales ex-gasoline … Continue reading →

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Government Spending Boosts Q3 GDP

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — The U.S. economy grew by a 3.5 percent annual rate in the third quarter, fueled by a surge in exports and the biggest jump in federal spending in five years, screamed one headline this … Continue reading →

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Yellen’s Fed is Full Speed Ahead

Posted on September 20, 2014 by Popular Economics Weekly

Financial FAQs Is it possible? The Federal Reserve is now more interested in creating wealth for the many, rather than fighting inflation for the wealthiest worrying about their bond prices, as it has in the past? This may seem counterintuitive, … Continue reading →

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Where is the Inflation?

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Popular Economics Weekly

Financial FAQs Stocks and bonds are rallying, as it looks like inflation is still falling, rather than rising. This is good news for investors, but prices aren’t rising enough to boost economic growth yet. Boosting inflation seems to be the … Continue reading →

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When is Higher Inflation Good?

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Popular Economics Weekly

Financial FAQs The short answer is that higher inflation comes from higher growth rates, and so when an economy expands faster, then prices should also rise faster. Otherwise companies’ profits don’t rise and they won’t want to expand their businesses … Continue reading →

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Deflation is the Danger

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Popular Economics Weekly

Financial FAQs The Federal Reserve is about to announce their decision on when to begin tapering their purchases of securities at next Tuesday’s FOMC meeting. Among other issues is whether there is any danger of future inflation from continuing the $85 … Continue reading →

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