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Inflation Is Tame, Right?
Surprise gains in consumer and wholesale prices in October raised more than a few eyebrows among economists.

What, Us Worry?
Shoppers flocked to the malls last month, while consumer confidence rose -- good signs heading into the holiday shopping season.

The Jobs Report: Something for Everybody
The August numbers were middling enough to give both parties ammunition in the race for the White House.

The Plaid Economy
With so many reds and greens woven into the data, economists seem even more befuddled than usual.

Inflation Takes a Breather
Consumer prices fell in July, for the first time in eight months. But don't throw a party just yet.

What's Wrong With the Job Market?
July's shockingly bad employment report has some economists scratching their heads -- and some politicians getting nervous.

Consumers Confident
Faith in the economy spiked to a two-year high in July as expectations for the future brightened.

A Cool Spell for Housing
June housing starts were far lower than expected. What does it mean for the real-estate market?

You Won't Need That Wheelbarrow Just Yet
The inflation picture improved considerably in June, calming jittery investors. But are they worrying about the wrong thing?

Getting Back to Normal
The era of cheap money is coming to an end. Here's why that's not such a bad thing.