Economics 101

When the Federal Reserve Bank buys a $10,000 US Treasury note, or any acceptable asset of that amount from a member bank, it can set off a ten-fold jump in money supply.

Oct 5, 2009 - Howard Bryan Bonham

The US economy has been in recession for 16 months, a slide likely in three months to become the longest recession since the Great Depression of the 1930s.

Apr 15, 2009 - Howard Bryan Bonham

President Obama deals big bucks off the federal deck to help rescue a world running out of cash, while the scary brainchild of a Russian economist grows more ominous.

Mar 7, 2009 - Howard Bryan Bonham

When the economy goes from bull to recession, how can one continue to profit? If 2010 gets another aftershock, what can people do?

Feb 4, 2010 - Kurtis Hemmerling

Economic reports can move the Forex market. The Durable Goods Orders report gives important economic data that Forex traders can use for profit and risk management.

Jan 12, 2010 - Robin Lofton

The last major recession to hit the UK was twenty years ago. This article analyzes and identifies the main differences between the recessions of 1990-2 and 2007-8.

Jan 9, 2010 - Ben Wakeling

The Forex market is very sensitive to economic growth and decline. Learn basic information on the GDP report and how it affects Forex and other major financial markets.

Dec 23, 2009 - Robin Lofton

Economic analysts often look for signs that a stagnant economy is rebounding. Understanding the signals of a recovery can help to stimulate growth.

Dec 20, 2009 - Selena Robinson

How might life and the world change in 2010? Here are a few possible economic trends.

Nov 29, 2009 - Kurtis Hemmerling

What might the economy, stock market, and life be like in 2010? Can these predictions and forecasts happen?

Nov 27, 2009 - Kurtis Hemmerling

Deflation is an indication of a slowing economy. Understanding the warning signs of deflation can help consumers to make smart investing moves.

Nov 19, 2009 - Selena Robinson

Arbitrage is a basic investing concept. Investors can make use of this common strategy to substantially increase profitability.

Nov 19, 2009 - Selena Robinson

Savvy investors make use of exchange-traded funds to trade conservatively with minimal involvement. Being familiar with these tools can make for wise investing.

Nov 19, 2009 - Selena Robinson

Why does the stock market crash like in 1929? How can people protect themselves? The answer might surprise.

Nov 13, 2009 - Kurtis Hemmerling

Using medical imaging equipment, researchers are now looking into how the brain responds during the decision making process. Is it scatter-brain science or cutting-edge?

Oct 21, 2009 - Gabrielle Pollock

Unemployment, capacity utilization, the Fed Funds rate, and the inflation rate are the most accurate economic indicators investors can use to spot a recession.

Oct 20, 2009 - James Brumley

It's instinctual knowledge based on anecdotal evidence. Ask anyone, who isn't a classically trained economist. Rational decision-making is simply exhausting.

Oct 14, 2009 - Gabrielle Pollock

The Nobel Prize in Economic this year has been awarded to two economists: Elinor Ostrom and Oliver Williamson for their research in outside the market forces.

Oct 12, 2009 - Keith Vance

Many economists believe the 2008-2009 U.S. recession is over, but a long road to recovery still lies ahead.

Sep 18, 2009 - Jeremy Mangum

In 1776, Adam Smith introduced the invisible hand theory in The Wealth of the Nations. It applies today as an equalizing force in capitalist markets.

May 31, 2009 - Miranda Miller

A law in microeconomics differs from the type found in the criminal justice system. The microeconomic principle (or law) of demand allows economists to make predictions.

May 31, 2009 - Miranda Miller

According to Harry S. Dent, Jr. in his book "The Next Great Bubble Boom" (2005), economic life cycles are as long as the human life containing four phases.

May 25, 2009 - Sally Luxton

Understanding how leading economic indicators such as housing loans, starts, and money supply changes is key to knowing where the economy will head next.

Apr 27, 2009 - Todd Rainey

A trillion dollars is so difficult to imagine that it loses it's meaning. To put one trillion dollars in perspective, here are some ways it could be used or spent.

Apr 22, 2009 - Martin Bell

Is there one economic indicator the general populous can rely on to understand the state of the economy? One need not be a Nobel Laureate in Economics to figure it out.

Mar 20, 2009 - Ryan Haskell

Auctions are a way of moving goods relatively quickly. A Dutch Auction or Descending Price Auction is one of the quickest. Here's how it works.

Mar 19, 2009 - Thomas Alan Gray

Now that the U.S. economy is officially in a recession, economic data will be scrutinized more closely for signs of recovery.

Mar 1, 2009 - Karen Gibbs

Was the financial collapse that began in late 2007 as unforeseeable as many say or was it the logical outcome of over a decade-long buildup of massive consumer debt.

Feb 5, 2009 - Paul Kosakowski