Abdur ChowdhuryChina’s economic performanceChina’s economic activity extended its momentum in November with an across-the-board recovery, putting the economy on stronger footing as…1 min read·Dec 24, 2020----
Abdur ChowdhuryWhy is the US dollar falling?The U.S. dollar hit its lowest levels against a basket of currencies in more than two years. The dollar also is trading at or near…1 min read·Dec 24, 2020----
Abdur ChowdhuryThe US and Global economy as the year endsThe longest U.S. expansion came to an abrupt halt in March as the novel coronavirus swept across the country. While the economic recovery…2 min read·Dec 24, 2020----
Abdur ChowdhurySmall business confidence index drops in NovemberConfidence among American small businesses took a step back in November due to a combination of elevated uncertainty and a rising trend in…1 min read·Dec 8, 2020----
Abdur ChowdhuryVaccine and the U.S. economy:The news that a coronavirus vaccine could be authorized before the end of 2020 has sparked hopes that the U.S. economy could bounce back…1 min read·Dec 4, 2020----
Abdur ChowdhuryDecember 2020 economic commentaryRecap: Concerns around the spread of COVID-19 took center stage once again in November as infections surged to new records. Optimism over…4 min read·Dec 4, 2020----
Abdur ChowdhuryLabor market recovery losing steamU.S. job growth slowed sharply in November, suggesting the labor-market recovery is losing steam amid a surge in coronavirus cases and new…1 min read·Dec 4, 2020----