David Gaffen

AOL Chat: Gaffen Addresses Readers' Recession Depression

By David A. Gaffen

Dave Gaffen talks about the global economic situation, the recovery scenario, mortgages and more.

02:02PM 08/08/01

Advice to the Fed: Once More, With Feeling

By David A. Gaffen

One more big rate cut by the Fed may be just what the economy needs.

02:24PM 08/03/01

Jobless Rate Stays Steady in July, but More Workers Hit the Bricks

By David A. Gaffen

Job losses were concentrated in the manufacturing sector. Wage growth was strong again.

12:17PM 08/03/01

Jobless Rate Stays Steady in July, but More Workers Hit the Bricks

By David A. Gaffen

Job losses were concentrated in the manufacturing sector. Wage growth was strong again.

09:58AM 08/03/01

Don't Like Your Job? You May Not Have It Soon

By David A. Gaffen

The jobs report for July could show that sectors considered safer are now being forced to ax employees.

02:03PM 08/02/01

Don't Believe the Hype on GDP

By David A. Gaffen

Last quarter's declines in business and consumer spending, not the narrowing trade deficit, are going to drive the GDP report.

03:04PM 07/26/01

Good Could Be Bad in Friday's GDP Report

By David A. Gaffen

A number of factors might end up making the data look better than the actual strength in the economy.

01:11PM 07/26/01

Durable-Goods Orders Fell 2% in June, Worse Than Expected

By David A. Gaffen

Economists expected a 0.8% decline. The report shows businesses aren't investing any money in capital.

09:29AM 07/26/01

Greenspan Isn't Looking for Inflation Clues in Commodity Prices

By David A. Gaffen

The Fed chief says prices on steel, aluminum and copper are better suited to showing what industrial activity is doing.

03:16PM 07/25/01

Dave Gaffen Chats on AOL, July 25

By David A. Gaffen

02:21PM 07/25/01