This morning’s report is more evidence that the thawing of the labor market has picked up speed of late.
Economy
Dow Jones Closes at Record High — So What?
For all the headlines devoted to the event, you’d think this was a really big deal.
Why Many Americans Feel Like They’re Getting Poorer
Since the recession ended, the economy has never grown fast enough to make up for lost ground – and that’s helping to keep household income depressed for as much as half the population.
What Happens When the Fed Really Does Run Out of Ammunition?
The Fed has no good choices. If easy-money ends, the economy will slow even more. But continuing the policy risks inflation.
Office Depot Agrees to Buy OfficeMax in Stock Deal
Boca Raton, Fla.-based Office Depot Inc. and Naperville, Ill.-based OfficeMax said holders of OfficeMax shares will receive 2.69 shares of Office Depot for every OfficeMax share they own.
Mergers and Acquisitions Boom! Is This a Good Sign for the Economy?
U.S. companies have spent $219 billion on mergers and acquisitions so far in 2013, a sharp increase from 2012, when firms spent just $85 billion during the same period.
Obama’s Proposal to Boost the Minimum Wage: Will It Help or Hurt Workers?
Of the proposals in President Obama’s State of the Union address, the one that’s perhaps getting the most attention is his push to have the federal minimum wage raised from $7.25 to $9.00 per hour.
Why Can’t This Economy Really Get Going?
A host of factors outside of the government’s control will likely hold back the economy for at least another year.
A Guide to Sequestration, the Bad Budget Policy We May Not Be Able to Avoid
Amid President Obama’s call to postpone the pain of sequestration, signs that a solution may be elusive.
How a Century of Income Taxes Can Clarify Today’s Debates
Up until 100 years ago – exactly 100 years ago this weekend, in fact – it wasn’t constitutional for the Federal Government to tax individual incomes.
Home Prices Jump 5.5% as Spring Season Nears
A spike in home prices shows that the housing market is continuing its slow path to recovery.
What (If Anything) Can Fix the SEC?
Is a new leader with a bit of prosecutorial zeal all that’s needed at the SEC?
How the Payroll Tax Hike Can Destroy Your Savings Plan
Saving is hard enough. The payroll tax hike will cost the average worker $700, tempting you to cut saving instead of spending. Look out.
