Stress Tests: Turning Around The Euro Economy?
Will stress tests be enough to turn the euro-zone economy around? That's the question in our latest view. Tell us what you think.
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The economy is over its labor-market woes (for now). Up next? Inflation worries.
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Preview: This afternoon's highly anticipated non-farm payrolls report may miss again. The Fed, meanwhile, is set to launch its own labor-market report on Monday — and you better believe traders will be watching.
US Preview: A Copious Dose For Fed's Data Dependency
At the last meeting of the Fed, Janet Yellen said the central bank would look at "the actual and projected pace at which the gaps between our employment and inflation, and our goals for those variables, are closing." In the week ahead, major news on both these fronts is due out. Here's what you need to know.
Aided By Medical Outlays, US GDP Upgraded To 4.6% In Q2
The US economy's Q2 performance just seems to keep getting better and better. The third second-quarter GDP estimate was upgraded to 4.6% from 4.2%. "Today's revision confirms that economic growth in the second quarter was strong, and other recent data suggest that this momentum has continued into the subsequent months," said Jason Furman, chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers for the White House.
EU-Ukraine Free Trade Deal A Thorn In Russia's Side
Rules in trade and business are for all — well, except Russia, that is — as it demands an exemption in the Ukraine-EU trade deal.
Scotland The Brave Heads Into Battle Tomorrow... Blindfolded?
The Scottish independence referendum has caused shock waves across the UK and Europe, and as the Scots head to the polls Thursday, they find themselves torn between a future as an independent nation, at the risk of being ostracized by its current allies, or remain within the UK and continue to be dictated to by Westminster.
Preview: UK Jobless Rate To Fall; Wages To Pick Up Only Slightly
The UK labor market is expected to strengthen further, with the jobless rate falling, although with wage growth picking up only slightly.
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