Topic: National Association for Business Economics

Unemployment benefits applications fall but joblessness remains high

Unemployment benefits: Fewer people applied for unemployment benefits last week, though some of that was due to technical factors. And the economy grew slightly more in the April-June quarter than previously estimated.

US should raise taxes to help fix deficits, say business economists

US deficit-taming strategy should include boosting tax revenue, say a big majority of 250 business economists in the private sector. Their views, per a new survey, are at odds with GOP's position.

Some economists lose faith in the stimulus package

A report released by NABE says that 73 percent of those polled noticed no hiring changes due to the stimulus package. Economists are now wondering if it did much good.

Just 11,000 jobs lost in November: a sign of improved job market

The US economy lost 11,000 jobs in November, far less than the 125,000 expected losses. Will a jobs recovery gain momentum faster than many economists thought was likely?

White House jobs summit: Eight ideas to aid job growth

As the White House hosts a jobs summit Thursday, here are a range of ideas – from shorter work hours to a second stimulus – to fix the rising unemployment rate.

US economy: revised GDP numbers raise specter of a relapse

New GDP figures released Tuesday suggest that the US economy is growing more slowly than initially thought. Obama warns that loss of confidence could lead to a 'double-dip' recession.

Obama’s approval rating sinking. Can he keep his clout?

The job approval rating for Obama has now fallen below 50 percent in a Gallup poll – amid issues of jobs, healthcare reform, and Afghanistan strategy.

GDP report: Economy grows after a year of contraction

US economy grew 3.5 percent in the third quarter, according to GDP report. But it will be months before the economy adds jobs, economists forecast.

Are Biden's bold claims about the stimulus true?

The vice president said Thursday that the $787 billion recovery act helped save the US from a depression. He's partially right, experts say. But the rising federal deficit is worrying.

Leading index suggests US economy is mending

The Conference Board's economic indicators were positive for the third straight month in June, though recovery may be slow.

Top economists see the recession ending by fall

Unemployment, though, will continue to rise through the end of the year, they say.

How deep a recession?

The housing-bubble collapse makes recovery hard to predict.

Fed makes boldest move yet

The central bank plans to buy debt directly from companies for the first time in decades.

Bernanke and Paulson: economy's two key crisis managers

The Fed chairman and the Treasury secretary face tough scrutiny as policymakers.

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A slowdown in U.S. economy, yes, but a mild one

Many economists say the stimulus plan and rate cuts will help soften the downturn.

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