The Monday Melee: Maximum Capacity?
First Three Month Decline in Capacity Utilization Since Recession
Today capacity utilization, a measure of economic activity and a closely watched indicator of economic well-being, recorded...
Consumers Less Happy
The latest University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index was released today. For the last two months consumer sentiment has rapidly declined, following six consecutive months of...
Is Euro-Dollar Parity Imminent?
For the first time since 2002 the euro is headed for parity with the U.S. dollar. Contributing to the steep drop in the euro's...
Strong Dollar Hits U.S. Steel Industry
Oil isn't the only commodity affected by strong dollar economics. While the strong dollar has been a boon to consumers in the U.S., commodity...
The Monday Melee: Rig Counts Plunge
World Rig Count Lowest Since 2010:
The number of oil and gas drilling rigs in operation around the world has fallen to the lowest level...