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North America's Next Energy Hot Spots
Economic Forecasts An energy revolution is under way in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. And it’s not just energy companies that are benefiting.
By Jim Patterson Published
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Our Economic Outlook for 2014: 2.6% GDP Growth
Economic Forecasts Economists were right: Recovery from the 2008 financial crisis will take a long time.
By Glenn Somerville Published
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Unleashing the Chinese Consumer
Economic Forecasts By the next decade, look for Chinese shoppers to drive up consumption for American items: food, financial services and more.
By Glenn Somerville Published
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More Change Than a New Chairman at the Fed
Economic Forecasts No matter who winds up at the head of the Federal Reserve, the nation’s central bank will see some big changes — and even bigger challenges — next year.
By Jerome Idaszak Published
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Commercial Real Estate Rents on the Rise
Economic Forecasts Bargains on office, warehouse and store space are evaporating under slow, steady economic growth.
By Glenn Somerville Published
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Automakers Put the Great Recession in the Rearview Mirror
Economic Forecasts Sales are closing in on prerecession highs, as shoppers flock to showrooms and dealers roll out hot new models.
By Jim Patterson Published
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Why the Smart Money Is on Janet Yellen as the Next Fed Chairman
Politics The key difference between Yellen and Larry Summers isn’t gender or ideology but club membership.
By Melissa S. Bristow Published
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Bernanke Struggles to Clarify Fed’s Intentions
Economic Forecasts Relax, bond investors. Rates will rise gradually, despite the turmoil over the Fed chief's recent statements.
By Glenn Somerville Published
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The Downside of a Declining Federal Deficit
Economic Forecasts With tax revenues on the rise and spending growth reined in by the sequester, Congress isn't interested in real fixes.
By Glenn Somerville Published
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