Given this is an election year, chances are you have heard a lot of economic figures thrown around. (Some are even true.) While it’s always a good idea to keep up with the economic trends, there is a lot of data out there and it might be difficult for you to keep track. (It’s OK, Read more
Employment
Dueling Surveys: What’s the Real Employment Story?
The Federal Reserve’s modern statutory mandate, as described in the 1977 amendment to the Federal Reserve Act, is to promote maximum employment and stable prices. These goals are commonly referred to as the dual mandate. High levels of employment are key to a vibrant economy. Maximum employment promotes business investment, thus boosting productivity and the economy’s Read more