Economy

Yellen's Shock to the Market

Posted by Jeff Opdyke | Nov 2, 2016 | U.S. Economy

Yellen & Co. just finished another meeting and it’s no shock that interest rates remain unchanged, but December could prove to be dangerous for the market.

Inflation: The Most Dangerous Chinese Export

Posted by Jeff Yastine | Nov 1, 2016 | Global Economy

There’s a new pattern emerging that’s going to change the economic ballgame. It’s called inflation, and while it’s been absent in recent years, it’s gaining a troubling foothold in China.

Beware Robots Bearing Beer

Posted by Jocelynn Smith | Oct 31, 2016 | U.S. Economy

For the first time ever a self-driving truck completed a commercial delivery last week. With real jobs on the line, we can no longer relegate robots and A.I. to the realm of science fiction.

The Demise of American Manufacturing

Posted by Jocelynn Smith | Oct 22, 2016 | U.S. Economy

Manufacturing doesn’t command the same presence it once did, but it supports a healthy middle class and the overall economy, and a new body in the Oval Office isn’t going to stop the collapse.