And now another chapter in our series on African-American lives. NPR conducted a poll of African Americans with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Harvard School of Public Health. The survey found optimism but many respondents expressed fears about the economy. Economy
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Survey: African Americans Fearful Of U.S. Economy
By admin on Wednesday, June 19th, 2013 | Comments Off
U.S. inflation data points to firming economy
By admin on Tuesday, June 18th, 2013 | Comments Off
By Jason Lange WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A gauge of underlying U.S. inflation showed signs of stabilizing in May after a long decline, a potential comfort to Federal Reserve policymakers who want firmer prices. Other data on Tuesday showed an increase in groundbreaking at home construction sites, the latest sign America's housing market recovery will help [...]
Read More...RBA Held Rates to Boost Nonmining Economy
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The Reserve Bank of Australia left interest rates at a record low this month to spur weaker sectors of the economy, according to minutes of its June 4 policy meeting. WSJ.com: Economy
Read More...Poor Economy Encourages Scientists To Leave Spain
By admin on Monday, June 17th, 2013 | Comments Off
More than 40,000 scientists in Spain have signed a petition calling on their government to freeze budget cuts blamed for an exodus of the country’s best and brightest researchers. As the Spanish government struggles to avoid a bailout, it has cut the number of university jobs and research grants. Economy
Read More...How Rock ‘N’ Roll Can Explain The U.S. Economy
By admin on Sunday, June 16th, 2013 | Comments Off
In music, as in so many industries, the lion’s share of the money now goes to a relative handful of top performers, says White House economic adviser Alan Krueger. He says the music business offers valuable lessons about America’s “superstar economy.” Music
Read More...Baby Bounce: Royal infant may help UK economy
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LONDON (AP) — British officials are hoping that the impending royal birth will produce a bouncing baby buoy for the economy. European Economy News Headlines – Yahoo! News
Read More...Consumer and factory data signal steady economy
By admin on Saturday, June 15th, 2013 | Comments Off
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Consumer sentiment edged off a six-year high in June while manufacturing output picked up a bit last month after two straight months of declines, suggesting the economy remains on a moderate growth path. While other data on Friday showed wholesale prices jumped in May as gasoline and food prices [...]
Read More...How Rock ‘N’ Roll Can Explain The U.S. Economy
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In music, as in so many industries, the lion’s share of the money now goes to a relative handful of top performers, says White House economic adviser Alan Krueger. He says the music business offers valuable lessons about America’s “superstar economy.” Politics
Read More...How Rock ‘N’ Roll Can Explain The U.S. Economy
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In music, as in so many industries, the lion’s share of the money now goes to a relative handful of top performers, says White House economic adviser Alan Krueger. He says the music business offers valuable lessons about America’s “superstar economy.” Economy
Read More...Turkish economy depends on political stability
By admin on Tuesday, June 11th, 2013 | Comments Off
LONDON (AP) — The escalation in the clashes between Turkey's government and protesters could hurt an economy that has become a source of growth and stability in a region hit by recession and unrest. European Economy News Headlines – Yahoo! News
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