Simply Economics

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Simply Economics episodes

December 01, 2014 SE 67: Lower oil prices boosts consumer sector
Oil prices have fallen sharply since June, boosting discretionary income.
6 min
October 27, 2014 SE 66: Stocks Up on Earnings and Indicators
Most earnings and economic indicators are beating expectations.
9 min
October 14, 2014 SE 65: Global slowing is markets' concern
Global growth is slowing but U.S. is holding steady. But the Fed is taking notice.
13 min
October 06, 2014 SE 64: Employment tops expectations but earnings soft
The employment report was better than expected but soft spots in earnings and inflation likely will keep Fed easy.
8 min
August 25, 2014 SE 63: Fed debate heats up as economy improves
Fed Chair Yellen sees soft labor market while others focus on better economic data.
12 min
July 14, 2014 SE 62: The Fed plans its exit strategy
Based on the latest Fed minutes, Fed watchers will have two more policy tools to track in coming months.
12 min
June 30, 2014 SE 61: Getting ready for employment Thursday
Employment is this week's highlight while housing was last week's question mark.
13 min
June 16, 2014 SE 60: Q2 looking brighter
Consumer spending, manufacturing and housing are looking up.
10 min
May 05, 2014 SE 59: The Fed maintains taper schedule
The Fed tapers by another $10 billion and employment growth improves..
9 min
April 28, 2014 SE 58: Fed again and first Friday
The Fed will review its taper plan Wednesday and status of the economy. Traders will watch for stronger payroll gains on Friday.
14 min

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