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Where are the Jobs?

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly We know that economic growth has slowed in the first quarter—falling from 3.1 percent growth to 1.8 percent in the second estimate of Q1 GDP growth. But even with slower growth, all sectors are still hiring. And … Continue reading →

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The Real Employment Picture

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly Nonfarm payroll employment increased by 216,000 in March, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 8.8 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. It is a start, but we have a long way to … Continue reading →

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More Jobs in 2011!

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly The jobs market is in full recovery mode this spring. March seems to be the month when shoppers begin to shop in earnest and employers are hiring again. Both the service and manufacturing sectors of the economy … Continue reading →

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Productivity Soaring–Where Are the Jobs?

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Popular Economics Weekly

Financial FAQs In spite of Mideast unrest (when was it restful?), and the massive snow job hitting most of the U.S. (the biggest storm of the century?) the output of goods and services continues to improve. Businesses through the fourth … Continue reading →

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QE2 Will Stimulate Economic Growth

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly In a bid to stimulate banks to lend more by increasing their reserves, the Federal Reserve announced QE2 (Quantitative Easing 2). It will be buying up to $600 billion in Treasury securities from banks who hold them. … Continue reading →

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The Jobs Are Coming

Posted on September 4, 2010 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly The August unemployment report supported both sides of the stimulus debate. Democrats said it showed more stimulus was needed, while Republicans said employers were holding back because of too much government—too many regulations and a soaring deficit … Continue reading →

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What is the ‘New Normal’—Part II?

Posted on August 8, 2010 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke is sounding more optimistic these days. What is behind his optimism that seems to counteract the “New Normal” predictions of bond traders such as PIMCO and other fiscal conservatives who fear massive debts … Continue reading →

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May Employment Shows Sustainable Recovery

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly The headline number for payrolls in May was disappointing, according to the media, because of anemic growth in the private sector. But in fact it is leading to a more sustainable recovery. Most were temp help workers … Continue reading →

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The Great Stimulus Debate

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Popular Economics Weekly

Financial FAQs It is called the Great Debate, because it began during the Great Depression. Should government stimulus be used to bring an economy out of recession-depression? Or, should private business play it out, and the weakest fall while the … Continue reading →

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The Debt Fallacy

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Popular Economics Weekly

Financial FAQs The European debt crisis has re-triggered the debate over budget deficits, and even whether Europe’s problems could trigger a ‘double-dip’ return to recession in our own economy. The contention is that Europe will be burdened with debt for … Continue reading →

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