WASHINGTON - Americans' household wealth jumped in the final three months of last year, pushed higher by rising stock prices and greater home values. That leaves many households, particularly wealthy ones, with more money to spend - a potential boost to economic growth.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans' household wealth jumped in the final three months of last year, pushed higher by rising stock prices and greater home values. That leaves many households, particul…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans' household wealth jumped in the final three months of last year, pushed higher by rising stock prices and greater home values. That leaves many households, particularly wealthy ones, with more money to spend — a potential…
Household wealth, or net worth, reflects the value of homes, stocks and other assets minus mortgages, credit card debt and other borrowing. The ratio of household debt to income — a key measure of whether consumers are borrowing too much — stood at 106.8 percent in the fourth quarter. Greater household wealth can trigger more consumer spending, a key fuel for the U.S. economy. The strong dollar is dragging down exports of manufactured goods by making them more expensive overseas, while new home sales and construction may level off this year.
Pay close attention to the way the Republican primary candidates use their words tonight. The post WIRED Opinion: The Way Trump Talks in Debates Is Contagious appeared first on WIRED.
Trump's campaign denies the event even occurred.
Speaking with Indian Women's Press Corps members at his official residence, the CM said the organisers had gone straight to DDA and didn't come to Delhi government.
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The US Department of State announced that John Kerry will visit Saudi and France this week to discuss with senior officials the crises in Syria and Yemen as well as other matters pertaining to cooperation.
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A most unusual and endearing relationship has blossomed in a small island village on the coast of southwest Brazil. A Magellanic penguin, found only in Latin America, and 71-year-old retired bricklayer and part-time fisherman Joao Pereira de Souza, have developed an enduring bond.
The lives of the penguin and Mr. de Souza first became entwined after the fisherman found the small bird in 2011 on the beach near his home, covered in oil and near death.
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Rev. Sharpton says he’ll endorse a Democratic presidential candidate soon
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McCloud, a suspected murderer, had been on the run for over a week after escaping from a county jail where he overpowered a guard.
The newly-appointed Delhi Police commissioner seems to be in a fix after the transfer of two special commissioners by the ministry of home affairs on Thursday.
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President Obama and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveiled goals for cutting methane emissions from the oil and gas industry by more than 40 percent by 2025, among other ambitious targets.
‘Grown-up’ who steered the Fab Four to stardom
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In a very rare instance, the Amazon website was down Thursday afternoon:
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HOLLYWOOD, March 10 (UPI) -- Andy Samberg plays a Justin Bieber-like character in the latest film from the Lonely Island trio, "Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping."
This woman took another stab at it.
More than 400 demonstrators, chanting “Free Tibet” and “Long live the Dalai Lama” marched through downtown Minneapolis Thursday, shortly before noon, to mark the 57th anniversary of the uprising in Tibet against communist China occupation. Similar demonstrations were also planned in other cities around the world on Thursday, according to organizers.
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — A 93-year-old Ohio woman has received the high school diploma she was denied in 1942 because of rules that expelled married students.
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — A 93-year-old Ohio woman has received the high school diploma she was denied in 1942 because of rules that expelled married students.
Police recovered a suicide note in which the youth mentioned that he was fed up with life forcing him to take the extreme step.