There are many different parts of the economic engine that drive the US economy. Governmental reports are released every day that have an impact. Sometimes the effects are subtle, while other times they hit as hard as a sledgehammer. Unemployment and inflation are only two of the critical pieces to the puzzle. Consumer spending, the health of financial institutions, the price of a gallon of gas and a gallon of milk, and housing starts all have their place in the equation, too. Visit here often to see what's moving the needle in the nation's economy.