Evidence Shows Slow Economic Growth (Reuters) The economy has been showing scant signs of improvement, as a sudden spike in jobless benefits and factory activity slippage in the mid-Atlantic region accompany slow growth. Additional data suggests that there may be underlying inflation that points to weaker demand in the economy. This situation has been unexpected. … Continue reading Economic Growth Slows; Jobless Claims Rise; Strategist: S&P Won’t Hit High Until 2017