Economy

Stock Markets: Dow Falls 450 Points After Chinese Stocks Drop, Trigger Global Concerns

The Dow is having its worst first day of the year in 84 years The Dow Jones Industrial Average reacted harshly to a big drop in Chinese stocks overnight, falling over 450 points on Monday, more than 2.

2016 GOP Poll: Most Republicans Trust Trump With Economy, Many With Nuclear Arsenal

The idea of Donald Trump's thumb on the nuclear button is not frightening to many Republicans, 34 percent of whom said they would trust the real estate tycoon turned presidential candidate to control the nation's arsenal, according to a new poll.

Republican Debate 2015 CNBC Review: Latinos, Groups React to Winners, Losers of GOP Debate

Latinos are responding to the third Republican presidential debate -- the winners, losers and how it reflected on the electorate.

GOP Debate CNBC 2015 Recap: Marco Rubio Shines as Media, CNBC Heavily Criticized

Sen. Marco Rubio was front and center with nine Republican presidential candidates for the third GOP debate.

GOP Debate 2015 Recap: Jindal, Graham, Pataki, Santorum Talk Economy in Early Debate

The third Republican presidential debate focused on the country’s economy, and it comes as the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1314 -- the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 -- but foreign policy also dominated the evening.

Student Loans: Debt Hits $1.2 Trillion

U.S. student debt is now at $1.2 trillion and is hurting both parents and students as large school loans span multiple generations.

Hispanic Heritage Month Perfect Backdrop For GOP Debate, Latino Congressman Becerra Says

For one Latino congressman, Hispanic Heritage Month provides a perfect backdrop for the second Republican presidential debate.

Stock Market Crash 2015: What You Need to Know About China's Market Meltdown, Its Global Impact

The entire world’s economy has been shaken over fears concerning the stability of China’s market. On Monday, China's benchmark Shanghai Composite index declined 8.5 percent, the worst close the communist country has had since 2007, and the Dow Jones Industrial dropped over 1,000 points as trading opened.

Entrepreneurship on the Rise for Women of Color, Hispanic Women Own Nearly 1.5 Million Businesses Nationwide

Women-owned business growth has been swelling for years. Non-white, multicultural women are the secret force behind overall progress and the introduction of more than $1.5 trillion in revenue to the nation's economy, according to a new report.

How Jeb Bush's Family History and Latino Voter Outreach Could Boost His Presidential Bid

The Republican Party has garnered heat from Latinos for rhetoric and stance on certain issues, such as immigration, but the Jeb Bush campaign is hoping to change that as its Latino engagement is underway with early-voting states.

¿QUÉ DICES?: Latin Post Gets Reaction to First Republican Presidential Debate [Video]

In continuing our mission to amplify the voice of the Latino community, Latin Post captured the reactions, thoughts and opinions of people following the first Republican presidential debate, which occurred on Aug. 6, from Cleveland, Ohio. The GOP debate covered topics including immigration, the economy and jobs, the Islamic State militant group and electability.

GOP Debate 2015 Reaction: Republicans, Democrats Name Winners and Losers of First GOP Debate

The first Republican presidential primary debate concluded, and while many GOP campaigns are claiming victory, everyone definitely has an opinion about the issues -- or the lack thereof - and the participating candidates.

Martin O'Malley on Latinos' Top Issues: Immigration, Education, Economy, and Healthcare

Based on Latino Decisions' latest study, more than 13 million Latinos will vote in the 2016 presidential election, and Democratic presidential candidate Martin O'Malley has made strides on connecting with the voting bloc by issues to the community.

Latino, Black, Ethnically Mixed Hardest Hit by Housing Crisis, Racial Segregation Fuelled Conditions

Black, Hispanic/Latino and ethnically mixed communities were hardest hit by the housing crisis during the mid-late 2000s, a terrible situation that was made worse by the phenomenon known as "white flight."

Congressman Joe Heck: What Latinos Need to Know About GOP Candidate Seeking Harry Reid's Senate Seat

For U.S. Latino registered voters, the top issues include education, economy and immigration, and for Latino Nevadans, the next elected official with a complimentary track record. One politician who will engage for the Latino vote is Rep. Joseph Heck, R-Nevada, who confirmed his Senate bid to succeed Democratic Sen. Harry Reid’s seat.

US Economic Outlook 2015: Gallup Poll Shows US Economic Confidence Index Rating Slipped by Two Points

A new Gallup poll reveals that the many Americans have gained little confidence in the economy over the past few weeks.

Unemployment Claims News: U.S. Jobless Claims Remain Near 15-Year Low

U.S. jobless claims rose slightly in the week from April 26 to May 2, but the number of individuals applying for unemployment benefits remains near a 15-year low. MarketWatch said it had expected claims to rise to a seasonally adjusted 277,000; the actual tally came in at 265,000.

Unemployment Rate 2015: US Jobless Claims Hit 15-Year Low

Jobless claims in the United States fell to a 15-year low last week, the Department of Labor said. During the seven days in question, 262,000 Americans signed up for unemployment aid nationwide; that is a drop of 34,000 individuals.

Brazil Economy: Country's Economy Expanded By 0.1 Percent in 2014, Analysts Say 2015 Will Be Difficult

Although it remains the world's seventh largest economy, last year the nation of Brazil very narrowing avoided experiencing an economic contraction ( a decline in gross domestic product) as it had a growth rate of a mere 0.1 percent.

US Economy: 295,000 Jobs Added in February & Unemployment Falls to 7-Year Low But Wages Have Not Increased

Surprisingly, one of the only things spared from Old Man Winter's frigid temperatures and record breaking snowfall this year was the U.S. job market. Instead of freezing up like most of the country, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals that the economy actually heated up, adding 295,000 jobs in February.

Internet Use Worldwide: Only 38 Percent of People Have Ever Used Internet

Study shows 60 percent of people in world have never logged on More than 60 percent of people in the world have never once logged onto the Internet, either on a computer or a mobile device, a study published by Facebook's Internet.
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