Economic analysis

A weekly scorecard on the state of the economy in North America and beyond

Layoffs are often part of a company’s recovery process more than its crisis strategy

A weekly scorecard on the state of the economy in North America and beyond

What we’re seeing now is not really deflation . . . at least, not yet.

Want to know what’s really going on with the economy? Look at the numbers behind the numbers.

A weekly scorecard on the state of the economy in North America and beyond

A weekly scorecard on the state of the economy in North America and beyond

Rising confidence is essential for the economy to recover, but too much optimism too soon may be the biggest threat to this rebound

But will people refuse to spend once things improve? Plus what do you get when you mix a deep recession with Miley Cyrus?

Vanishing wealth, pinching pennies and pipsqueak profits