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Faster Growth Looks to Stay for Awhile
Economic Forecasts From mid-2014, the U.S. economy should grow 3% or better through 2016. Only two slight risks might hold us back.
By David Payne Published
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Mixed Signals in the Labor Market
Economic Forecasts Job openings are growing, but wages need to play catch-up.
By Nellie S. Huang Published
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When Will the Economy Feel Better?
Economic Forecasts We’re almost there. As the expansion continues to improve, more of its rewards will be seen and felt.
By David Payne Published
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Wages to Rise — More for Some than Others
Economic Forecasts After years of little or no income growth, wage gains are finally beginning to gather a bit of steam.
By David Payne Published
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Next Rise in Interest Rates Will Come in 2015
business Even when rates finally do head up, they won't zoom out of control. A progressive series of stair steps is more like it.
By David Payne Published
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Housing’s Revival Losing Some Heat
Markets Problem number one: Not enough growth in jobs and wages.
By Gillian B. White Published
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Budget for Higher Electric Bills
Economic Forecasts Mounting strains on the electric grid will hit consumers in their wallets but will lead to new business opportunities, too.
By Jim Patterson Published
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The Risks of Deflation
Economic Forecasts When prices start falling, economies stop growing.
By David Payne Published
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Countering Russia With Natural Gas
Economic Forecasts What the coming boost in exports spells for U.S. consumers, gas producers and investors.
By Jim Patterson Published
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