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Monthly NFPs Are Rounding Errors

The Big Picture

workers in the economy that excludes proprietors, private household employees, unpaid volunteers, farm employees, and the unincorporated self-employed. This measure accounts for approximately 80 percent of the workers who contribute to Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

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The Fed on "Possible Macroeconomic Effects of a Temporary Federal Debt Default"

Calculated Risk

economy—Treasury securities are the world’s “safe” asset and the dollar is the world’s main reserve currency. Although the resulting rebalancing in portfolios might be relatively gradual, it could lead to a decline in the dollar over time (although a sudden drop could not be ruled out) and a higher “country-risk” premium on all U.S.

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At the Money: Is War Good for Markets?

The Big Picture

Full transcript below. ~~~ Previously : Hirsch’s WTF Forecast: Dow 38,820 (September 28, 2010) Super Boom: Why the Dow Jones Will Hit 38,820 and How You Can Profit From It (April 12, 2011) ~~~ Jeffrey Hirsch is editor of the Stock Trader’s Almanac & Almanac Investor Newsletter. It’s government spending period.

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Rising Youth And The Issue Of Unemployment In India

Trade Brains

India can become the 3rd largest economy by 2027 and even the 2nd largest by 2075, surpassing the US. Now, that’s a huge number of young, talented people, and a great opportunity for the country to grow its economy with multitalented and skilled youths in this competitive world. But hold on! Isn’t it very soon to celebrate?

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How Hosting the World Cup in India can Boost its Economy by $1.64 billion?

Trade Brains

The World Cup is starting on October 5th, and India is proudly hosting it for the fourth time in history, with earlier ones in 1987, 1996, and 2011. While we wait and see what happens, one thing we can be sure of is that our economy is going to receive a significant boost. India expects this World Cup to boost its economy by Rs.

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Secretary Yellen to Speaker McCarthy: "unable to continue to satisfy all of the government’s obligations by early June"

Calculated Risk

economy—Treasury securities are the world’s “safe” asset and the dollar is the world’s main reserve currency. Although the resulting rebalancing in portfolios might be relatively gradual, it could lead to a decline in the dollar over time (although a sudden drop could not be ruled out) and a higher “country-risk” premium on all U.S.

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Market Commentary: Up and Down Week Leaves the S&P 500 Near Flat

Carson Wealth

In 2011 there was the US debt downgrade, and in 2015 China’s surprise devaluation of its currency. Taken together these numbers tell us that hiring has slowed but concerns about the economy have not led to a big pick-up in layoffs. A diversified portfolio does not assure a profit or protect against loss in a declining market.