The Rising Cost of Romance
Valentine’s Day shouldn’t cost much more this year than last, according to an index that combines prices for indoor plants and flowers, full-service meals away from home and candy.
Obama Budget Relies on Gloomier Economic Outlook
The U.S economy is expected to pick up speed over the next two years, but that won't be enough to cut the high unemployment rate significantly, according to President Obama's fiscal year 2012 budget.
Video: China Overtakes Japan to Become World’s #2 Economy
WSJ Assistant Managing Editor John Bussey is joined by Beijing Bureau Chief Andrew Browne and Tokyo Bureau Chief Jacob Schlesinger to discuss China overtaking Japan as the world's #2 economy.
Study: Strict Derivatives Regulation Could Cost 130,000 Jobs
Upwards of 130,000 jobs could be lost if U.S. regulators impose new restrictions on derivatives transactions too broadly, according to a study to be released Monday.
Number of the Week: Government’s Overwhelming Role in Mortgages
Fannie and Freddie have become such an integral part of the U.S. housing market that it's perilous to get rid of them with any haste. Loans bought or guaranteed by Fannie, Freddie and other state entities accounted for 92% of all mortgage loans made in...
Where and What Is U.S. Trading Internationally?
The Commerce Department reported today that U.S. trade rebounded strongly in 2010. The following charts detail who we're trading with, and what we're trading.
Consumers Turning Into Inflation Hawks
Consumers see more inflation ahead. That views puts them at odds with Federal Reserve officials and private sector economists.
Philly Fed Survey Upgrades 2011 Assessment
A long running survey of economists saw the analysts upgrading their economic outlooks in the current quarter, although they still continued to predict modest activity gains joined with tepid hiring and continued low inflation.
Trade Data Make Year-End Growth Look Better
The trade deficit widened in December, but not by as much as Commerce Department statisticians estimated when they put together their fourth-quarter GDP figures. As a result, it looks like growth in the fourth quarter will be revised higher.
Secondary Sources: Labor Force, Iraqi Economy, Printing Press
A roundup of economic news from around the Web.
Federal Budget Cheat Sheet
President Barack Obama will propose his budget for 2012 on Monday, which he has said will include painful cuts, targeted spending increases, and an eye toward deficit reduction.
A Government-Led Secret to Urban Success?
Are federal funds, tax increases and government subsidies the secret to urban success? The St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank seems to think so.
