Washington Supreme Court Rules Against Florist Who Refused Service To Same-Sex Wedding
The Washington State Supreme Court has ruled against a florist who refused to provide services for a same-sex wedding.
The Washington State Supreme Court has ruled against a florist who refused to provide services for a same-sex wedding.
The first Jobs Report of 2017 saw healthy jobs growth in January, but there are signs we may be reaching a point where hiring could slow down.
The Federal Reserve Board raised interest rates for only the second time in a decade, but it still seems like it’s chasing an inflation monster that doesn’t exist.
Another month of solid but not spectacular jobs growth seems to guarantee that the Federal Reserve will increase interest rates this month.
The players are almost completely set for France’s 2017 Presidential elections, and the choice seems likely to come down to center-right candidate Francois Fillon and Marine Le Pen, France’s Donald Trump.
Another month of resilient, but not noteworthy, jobs growth.
Initial reports for the third quarter show strong economic growth during the summer;
The September Jobs Report continues to show an economy that is growing to some degree, but hardly growing as fast as it should be.
An unsurprising decision from the Federal Reserve.
The minimum wage has been a big part of this year’s election cycle, mainly due to Bernie Sander’s campaign and his idea of a national minimum wage. There has been lots of discussion of this, but most of it is just, well, bad. There are really two things that one can point to as to why wages above the market wage can be good.
Another sign of a weak economy as the Federal Reserve considers rate hikes and the Presidential campaign moves forward.
The July Jobs Report was largely a continuation of the good news from June, but the question is how long that can last.
Looking at the Electoral College, it’s already apparent that Donald Trump’s campaign faces a daunting, perhaps impossible, path to victory.
By a narrow margin, British voters have chosen to send their nation, themselves, and indeed all of Europe into uncharted waters.
Once again, the Federal Reserve chooses to pass on the opportunity to raise interest rates.
The May Jobs Report was bad all-around. The question is whether this will come to be seen as an anomaly or the beginning of a worrisome trend.
A new poll indicates that the argument that the name “Redskins” is disparaging is not an accurate statement of how Native Americans themselves feel about the issue.
The rise of Trump and Sanders has resurrected a debate as old as Western civilization.
After starting off the year strong, the jobs market seems to have taken a rest in April.
Both Donald Trump and Ohio Governor John Kasich face big tests in tomorrow’s Michigan primary.
February’s Jobs Report was relatively positive, but there are still shadows hovering over the economy as we head further into the year.
Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are battling today for votes in a caucus whose outcome could go either way.
January’s Jobs Report was nothing to write home about.
An anemic end to 2015 raises concerns about the health of the economy going forward.
President Obama’s final State Of The Union Address was largely a recognition of the fact that his time on the world stage is quickly coming to an end.
The economy is booming. Except where it’s not.
A strong month for jobs growth in . means 2015 ended on a strong note
In a move it had been telegraphing for the better part of a year, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time since July 2006.
Going to or, preferably, graduating from college makes it far more likely you’ll have a job. The numbers don’t lie.
The November Jobs Report was good, but there still aren’t signs of the kind of stronger economic growth we need to see.
The election of an anti-austerity government in Portugal is raising some concerns.
The economy performed a little better than previously reported over the summer. It’s not great, but it’s probably enough to convince the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates next month.
Another European capital is on edge over fears of a terror attack.
A much stronger than expected October Jobs Report suggests that the Federal Reserve is likely to move on interest rates, and raises questions about how economic issues will play out politically in 2016.
Gross Domestic Product grew at a sluggish 1.5% in the just-concluded Third Quarter, calling the Federal Reserve’s apparent plan to raise interest rates at some point even further into question.
Congress and the White House have reached a tentative deal on the budget and debt ceiling that promises to make Paul Ryan’s initial months as Speaker a lot easier.
Republicans seem to be thinking that Hillary Clinton will be an easier General Election candidate than the evidence suggests she is likely to be.
September’s Jobs Report was disappointing to say the least, and calls into question the Federal Reserve’s apparent plan to raise interest rates in the near future.
After months of hinting that interest rates would be rising this month, signs of economic weakness led the Federal Reserve to hold back.
The August Jobs Report was positive, but weak, calling into question the Federal Reserve’s apparent plan to raise interest rates this month.
Today’s revision of Second Quarter G.D.P. growth was good news, but it doesn’t seem likely to last.