economy

US economy is an area of the production, distribution and trade, as well as consumption of goods and services by different methods.

Amazon To Open A More Than $5B Second Headquarters
Amazon To Open A More Than $5B Second Headquarters
September 08, 2017  |  Amazon

Amazon.com has issued a request for proposals (RFP) from local and state government officials as it looks to open its second headquarters (Hq2) in the U.S....

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Private Sector Hiring Increases By 237,000 Jobs In August
Private Sector Hiring Increases By 237,000 Jobs In August
August 31, 2017  |  Economy

Jobs growth came in strong in August, with the U.S. private sector hiring more than 237,000 employees during the month. According to a report in...

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Labor Market Heats Up, But Whither Services Sector?
Labor Market Heats Up, But Whither Services Sector?
August 04, 2017  |  Economy

The U.S. labor market in 2017 is getting a bit tighter. And at the same time, the services sector is slowing bit, as measured by...

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China’s Amazing Cashless Conversion
China’s Amazing Cashless Conversion
July 20, 2017  |  South East Asia

While there is still much in the way of debate in the U.S. and the rest of the developed West about the shape of things...

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AI/BOTS: Artificial Intelligence’s Impact On Jobs
AI/BOTS: Artificial Intelligence’s Impact On Jobs
July 18, 2017  |  Chatbots

Robots are coming for your job! Run! As more chatbots enter the enterprise arena, as well as the retail industry, for customer service needs, this...

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Current State of U.S. Consumer Confidence
Current State of U.S. Consumer Confidence
July 17, 2017  |  Retail

Since the recession of 2008, the retail industry has been in constant flux and has seen a mere two percent expansion over the last eight...

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A Third Rate Hike May Not Happen Given June CPI Results
A Third Rate Hike May Not Happen Given June CPI Results
July 17, 2017  |  Economy

The likelihood of the Federal Reserve raising interest rates for a third time this year is diminishing, given consumer prices that didn’t change in June...

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India’s Grand (De) Monetization Experiment
India’s Grand (De) Monetization Experiment
July 04, 2017  |  International

Eight months in, assessing the impact of what happens when you remove 86 percent of a country’s notes in circulation. India’s push toward digital payments...

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Blockchain Tracker: Blockchain’s Possible Impact On The Economy
Blockchain Tracker: Blockchain’s Possible Impact On The Economy
June 09, 2017  |  Blockchain

Blockchain could have an impact on the economy — is Russia leading the way with its current investments? With eCommerce transactions moving at the speed of...

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