Saturday, May 17, 2008

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Productivity Steps Up

A 2.2 percent first-quarter increase is a welcome surprise. more >>

The Feds' Fantasy Statistics

Feds' economic figures aren't connected to reality. more >>

Wholesale Prices Rise Again

March sees huge increase. more >>

Behind the Bad News on Jobs

The economy loses 80,000 more positions in March. more >>

Jobless Claims Surge

New filings for unemployment benefits hit a two-year high. more >>

Inflation Takes a Month Off

The consumer price index shows steady prices in February. more >>

Ouch! Jobs Report Is a Worrisome Sign

But the low unemployment rate still leaves room for hope that a recession can be avoided. more >>

Worrisome Productivity Numbers

After huge gains from 1998 through 2004, this key economic indicator has downshifted. more >>

Compensating Overtime Employees

Here's why one entrepreneur hired on an HR person to take care of overtime pay. more >>

A Bit of Sun: Trade Up, Jobless Claims Down

Healthy U.S. exports narrow deficit, and a resilient job market continues to give the economy a boost. more >>

Boom! Economy Generates 166,000 Jobs in October

The American growth machine continues to shake off housing woes. more >>

Score 1 for the Investor Class

New workplace rules will put more workers into 401(k) plans. more >>

Job Numbers Show the Economy Can Take a Punch

Housing and credit problems have slowed, but not stopped, the economic expansion. more >>

The Myth of Stagnant Wages

It's a core message found in almost every Democratic presidential stump speech. more >>

Brighter Jobs Picture Lessens Recession Risk

Maybe last month's 4,000-job loss was a blip after all, rather than the labor market starting to crack. more >>

Labor's Chao Makes History

Elaine Chao celebrated becoming the second longest serving labor secretary in a classy way. The day she passed his record of 6. more >>

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