Simply Economics

Important economic data are coming up for Japan, Australia and the United States. Will they be consistent with improving economic growth and rising inflation?

The Fed will be debating how strong the labor market really is.

Personal income--favorable. How strong will auto sales and payroll jobs be?

Fed chair Janet Yellen gives her views on where Fed policy is headed-and when.

There are pluses and minuses for the U.S. economy from ECB QE.

Oil prices have fallen sharply since June, boosting discretionary income.

Most earnings and economic indicators are beating expectations.

Global growth is slowing but U.S. is holding steady. But the Fed is taking notice.

The employment report was better than expected but soft spots in earnings and inflation likely will keep Fed easy.

Fed Chair Yellen sees soft labor market while others focus on better economic data.

Based on the latest Fed minutes, Fed watchers will have two more policy tools to track in coming months.

Employment is this week's highlight while housing was last week's question mark.

Consumer spending, manufacturing and housing are looking up.

The Fed tapers by another $10 billion and employment growth improves..

The Fed will review its taper plan Wednesday and status of the economy. Traders will watch for stronger payroll gains on Friday.

Spring thaw helping housing and manufacturing.

Economic data have been better than market data--more good news expected this week.

While headline numbers disappointed on employment, some details were strong.

Market focus is on the employment situation and Fed Chair Yellen's comments.

After rethinking Fed Chair Yellen's comments, markets are looking for direction in housing and manufacturing this week.