If consumers reduce their spending, this may be a sign that they are worried about their job security and the overall state of the economy. (canadianbusiness.com)
In tracking all the comings and goings to the S&P 500 for the last 50 years, the study shows that the duration companies spend on the list fluctuates in cycles mirroring the overall state of the economy and disruption from new technologies, including biotech breakthroughs, social media, and cloud computing. (inc.com)
Questioned about yesterday's «market rout» by Democratic Rep. Carolyn Maloney, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin pointed out that, as of this morning, the Dow industrial average was up, and argued that the overall state of the economy is solid. (nystateofpolitics.com)