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President Obama Returns to Elkhart, Indiana

President Obama is returning to Elkhart, Indiana to highlight the economic progress we've made and the challenges that remain.
May 31, 2016 at 7:00 PM ET by Melanie Garunay

Second Estimate of Gross Domestic Product for the First Quarter of 2016

Real GDP growth was revised up to 0.8 percent at an annual rate in the first quarter.
May 27, 2016 at 9:30 AM ET by Jason Furman

The Employment Situation in April

Summary: The economy added 160,000 jobs in April, extending the longest streak of private-sector job growth on record, as wage growth picked up.
May 6, 2016 at 9:30 AM ET by Jason Furman

Advance Estimate of Gross Domestic Product for the First Quarter of 2016

Real GDP rose 0.5 percent at an annual rate in the first quarter according to the advance estimate, even as job growth remains strong.
April 28, 2016 at 9:30 AM ET by Jason Furman

Six Recent Trends in Student Debt

Recent trends in student debt show substantial progress, especially on flexible payment options, but more work remains.
April 28, 2016 at 7:00 AM ET by Jason Furman, Sandra Black

The Employment Situation in March

The economy added 215,000 jobs in March, extending the longest streak of private-sector job growth on record, as labor force participation rose.
April 1, 2016 at 9:30 AM ET by Jason Furman

Third Estimate of Gross Domestic Product for the Fourth Quarter of 2015

Real GDP growth was revised up to 1.4 percent at an annual rate in the fourth quarter, reflecting both solid domestic demand and continued external headwinds.
March 25, 2016 at 9:30 AM ET by Jason Furman

The Employment Situation in February

The economy added 242,000 jobs in February, extending the longest streak of private-sector job growth on record.
March 4, 2016 at 9:30 AM ET by Jason Furman

Second Estimate of Gross Domestic Product for the Fourth Quarter of 2015

Real GDP growth was revised up to 1.0 percent at an annual rate in the fourth quarter, reflecting solid domestic demand, external headwinds, and some temporary factors.
February 26, 2016 at 9:30 AM ET by Jay Shambaugh

The 2016 Economic Report of the President

The ERP reviews the U.S. economy’s substantial progress and outlines key areas of focus that will ensure long-term growth is robust, sustainable, and shared.
February 22, 2016 at 11:00 AM ET by Jason Furman, Sandra Black and Jay Shambaugh

The Employment Situation in January

In January, the unemployment rate fell below 5 percent for the first time in eight years as the longest streak of private-sector job growth on record continued.
February 5, 2016 at 9:30 AM ET by Jason Furman

Advance Estimate of GDP for the Fourth Quarter of 2015

Real GDP rose 0.7 percent at an annual rate in the fourth quarter according to the advance estimate, partially reflecting global headwinds as job growth remains strong.
January 29, 2016 at 9:17 AM ET by Jason Furman

The Employment Situation in December

The economy added 292,000 jobs in December, marking the strongest two years of job creation since 1998-2000.
January 8, 2016 at 9:30 AM ET by Jason Furman

Third Estimate of Gross Domestic Product for the Third Quarter of 2015

Real GDP rose 2.0 percent at an annual rate in the third quarter according to the latest estimate, reflecting strong domestic demand and continued external headwinds.
December 22, 2015 at 9:38 AM ET by Jason Furman

The Employment Situation in November

The economy added 211,000 jobs in November, marking the strongest three years of job creation since 2000.
December 4, 2015 at 9:30 AM ET by Jason Furman

2014 Saw Continued Slow Growth in the Cost of Health Care, Even as Coverage Expanded

Today’s data on national health expenditures show that 2014 was another year of slow health care cost growth.
December 2, 2015 at 6:08 PM ET by Jason Furman, Matt Fiedler

Second Estimate of Gross Domestic Product for the Third Quarter of 2015

Real GDP rose 2.1 percent at an annual rate in the third quarter after today’s upward revision, reflecting strong domestic demand and continued external headwinds.
November 24, 2015 at 9:30 AM ET by Jason Furman

The Employment Situation in October

The economy added 271,000 jobs in October, marking the strongest three years of job creation since 2000.
November 6, 2015 at 9:30 AM ET by Jason Furman

Manufacturing Relies on the Strengths of American Communities

Throughout the country, America is seeing a resurgence in its manufacturing industry, once again, firms are growing and Americans are heading back to work.
October 29, 2015 at 10:30 AM ET by Jason Miller

Advance Estimate of Gross Domestic Product for the Third Quarter of 2015

Real GDP rose 1.5 percent at an annual rate in the third quarter, reflecting strong domestic demand, external headwinds, and volatile transitory factors.
October 29, 2015 at 9:30 AM ET by Jason Furman

Economic Benefits of the Bipartisan Budget Agreement in the Short Term and the Long Term

The two-year bipartisan budget deal announced today is a major step forward for our economy in the short term and the long term.
October 27, 2015 at 10:07 AM ET by Jason Furman

The Evolution and Impact of Worker Voice over Time:

A key piece to building a strong economy for working Americans is ensuring that they have a voice in the workplace.
October 7, 2015 at 9:00 AM ET by Jason Furman, Sandra Black

Weekly Address: Congress Should Do its Job and Pass a Serious Budget

The President emphasizes that we need to do everything we can to strengthen economic growth and job creation.
October 3, 2015 at 6:00 AM ET by Amanda Stone

Betting on the Resilience of the American Manufacturer

This is the time to turn America’s increased competitiveness for manufacturing into a lasting advantage through smart, strategic investments that build on our strengths.
October 2, 2015 at 1:57 PM ET by Jeffrey Zients, Shaun Donovan

The Employment Situation in September

The economy added 142,000 jobs in September, extending the longest streak of private-sector job growth on record.
October 2, 2015 at 9:30 AM ET by Jason Furman

Third Estimate of Gross Domestic Product for the Second Quarter of 2015

GDP growth in the second quarter was revised up for a second time, as consumers spent more and businesses invested more than previously estimated.
September 25, 2015 at 9:30 AM ET by Jason Furman

New Data Show Slow Health Care Cost Growth is Continuing

New data show that slow growth in health care costs is continuing in 2015.
September 22, 2015 at 1:09 PM ET by Jason Furman, Matt Fiedler

Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance in the United States in 2014

Highlights from today's Census Bureau report include sharp declines in the child poverty rate and the uninsurance rate.
September 16, 2015 at 11:01 AM ET by Jason Furman, Sandra Black, and Matt Fiedler

5 Indicators That Show We Turned a Depression-Like Shock into a Six-Year Expansion

Seven years after the financial crisis, check out these five charts to see how President Obama's policy decisions helped America narrowly avoid another Great Depression.
September 15, 2015 at 12:29 PM ET by Jason Furman

New Tools to Help Students Make Informed Decisions About Higher Education

The Administration is taking steps to arm prospective students and families with better information on college costs and quality.
September 14, 2015 at 11:43 AM ET by Jason Furman, Sandra Black