PRESENT SITUATION INDEX
A subindex that measures overall consumer sentiments toward the present economic situation and is used to derive (about 40% of) the Consumer Confidence Index, a widely used economic indicator. The sub-index is compiled from data gathered from a survey of 5,000 households on questions regarding current business and employment conditions. Also known as "Current Situation Index".
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Digesting Financial Statements: Long-Lasting Liabilities
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“How does inflation affect my investments?”
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Student Loans: Repayment in Times of Financial Difficulty
One day, you are in the middle of a financial hardship. Unfortunately, you still have student loans to pay. What will you do? In times like these, ...
Retirement Planning: Maximizing the Power of Compounding
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Gauging Inflation
In the United States, the inflation rate was 0.2% through the 12 months ended July. In the United Kingdom, inflation was 0.1% in July.
ECONOMIC CALENDAR
| Time | Country | Indices | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22:50 | Gross Domestic Product | 2 quarter | |
| 03:30 | CPI | Aug | |
| 03:30 | PPI | Aug | |
| 07:00 | Economy Watchers Survey | Aug | |
| 10:30 | Sentix Investor Confidence | Sep | |
| 16:00 | Wholesale Inventories | Jul | |
| 21:00 | Consumer Credit | Jul | |
| 00:45 | Manufacturing Sales | 2 quarter | |
| 01:50 | M2 Money Supply + CD | Aug |
