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Will Consumer Sentiment Finally End Its 12 Year Trend Downwards?
The Thompson Reuters University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index was released this morning, and like just about every other September release, it hugely beat economists consensus expectations. I...
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China's Exports Accelerated In September
(Updates with economist’s comment in fourth paragraph.) Oct. 13 (Bloomberg) -- China’s exports expanded at a faster pace for the second month and import growth resumed, adding to signs global demand...
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ROSENBERG: The New Job Opening And Labor Turnover Data Isn't Consistent With...
David Rosenberg noted this morning that: "There are few reports that come out monthly with as much information on the employment situation than the JOLTS data (Job Opening Labor Turnover Survey) from...
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An Off-Season Guide To The Best Food, Wine, And Spas Of The French Alps
When one thinks of the Rhone-Alps region of France, the vision of snow-capped mountains and exceptional skiing come to mind. Check out the best places to treat yourself in the Rhone-Alps >But the...
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These Are The Biggest Myths About Hybrid Cars
I have a confession: I don’t compost. I don't always recycle plastic bags, and I probably take longer showers than I should. In fact, two weeks ago, I didn’t know what, exactly, a hybrid car really...
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The Most Disgusting Defense Mechanisms In Nature
Scientists recently recorded footage of a never-before-seen defense mechanism deployed by a small species of deep-sea squid: When threatened, the squid attacks its predator and then pulls away,...
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The Surprising Last Words Of 11 Famous Men
What do actors, musicians, and writers say before they die? From enlightenment to humor, see what these 11 famous men said before they passed away. Our friends at mental_floss consulted the reference...
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9 Tips On Buying A Second Home
Buying a second home before selling the first is a scary proposition. But some move-up buyers living in tight real estate markets have little choice if they want to land their dream home in their...
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Fear Mongering And Hysteria About The Fiscal Cliff
It’s been a phenomenal circus, the screaming and hollering on all sides about the “fiscal cliff,” in the media, from lawmakers, from chieftains of our industries, particularly those that feed at the...
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Weekend IMF Meeting Sends A Clear Warning That World Growth Is Grinding Down
TOKYO (Reuters) - Meetings of global financial chiefs over the weekend ended with a clearer picture of what Europe, the United States and emerging countries need to do to prevent a deep downturn in...
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Former Chinese Official Sheds Light On The Dark Side Of Power
"Politics is an ugly business," says an official in Chinese author Wang Xiaofang's novel, The Civil Servant's Notebook. "You always need to keep a knife in reserve, even for your own boss." Delving...
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The Ugliest Cars Produced This Year
Looking unique doesn't always mean looking good. Sometimes it yields major eyesores. With that in mind, here are Bankrate's picks for the 10 ugliest cars of 2012. Their price and miles-per-gallon...
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China Has No Intention Of Changing The Way It Does Business
China has done nothing to end trade practices that favor Chinese enterprises at the expense of U.S. workers and businesses, a report by a congressional commission says. The Congressional-Executive...
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Wells Fargo's John Silvia Ends The Unemployment Rate Debate With This Report
“‘If I could write that tweet again, I would have added a few question marks at the end‘ in order to ‘make it clear I was raising a question,’ he wrote. Still, he added, the dip in unemployment is...
View ArticleHow FDR Stimulated The Economy By Moving Thanksgiving Day
Interesting take from Fareed that holidays can generate more consumer spending and the U.S. takes the least amount of holidays among the global community. This brings up an interesting story about how...
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Ben Bernanke Is Rattling His Monetary Saber At China
Ben Bernanke has been “littering” all over the globe for years. Quite a few countries have had to clean up after he has scattered some “trash”. Bernanke acknowledged that he has been littering outside...
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How To Buy Or Sell A Home That's Off The Market
It happens all the time. Sue hears that a friend of a friend, Bob, is looking to buy a place. Turns out, Sue is looking to sell her home. Or a guest in someone’s one-of-a-kind home tells the owners...
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5 Bars Where You Can Get Top Shelf Quality On A Budget
American bars tend to stick to extremes, with watered-down dives on one end and swanky VIP lounges with bottle service on the other. But not every night calls for suits or stilettos. Sometimes, it’s...
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Boredom Is Really About Stress
Boredom has more to do with stress than with our seemingly boring surroundings a new study has concluded. Researchers at York University in Toronto found that by framing their research in terms of the...
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Find The Best Kind Of Loan For Your Credit Score
I’m often asked if having certain types of credit or loans is better or worse than other types of credit or loans. I get questions like, “John, is it better to have a car loan or a mortgage for my...
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