Despite US trade war, OECD expects global economy will grow 3.2% this year

The world economy has proven surprisingly durable in the face of President Donald Trump’s trade wars, the Organization for ...

Black Friday spending raises eyebrows over US economy

While spending soared to almost $12 billion, per one estimate, the data shows a more complicated economic picture.

The 7 parts of the US economy that are already in a recession

From homebuilding to trucking, major parts of the US economy are in deep trouble. The weakness could drag the whole country ...

Here’s what the latest inflation and spending data reveals about the US economy

Key monthly metrics from the US government continue to be released now that the shutdown has ended. Next up: September wholesale inflation and retail sales.
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Why Costco Demands a ‘Full Refund’ From Trump After International Tariffs Rock the U.S. Economy

Trump's tariffs are rocking companies left and right... And that's exactly why Costco is the latest to sue for a "full refund ...

Opinion: The US economy needs international students now more than ever

For decades, the U.S. has been the top destination for international students — a global magnet for talent, innovation and ...

Peter Schiff blasts Trump’s ‘booming economy’ claim, warns US output is ‘going bust.’ Here’s the problem and what to do

“Donald Trump claims the U.S. has a booming economy. Well, maybe the stock market is booming … the real economy is going bust ...

The Foundation of the U.S. Economy Appears to Be Breaking, and Wall Street Has Turned a Blind Eye

Several key economic indicators are making dubious history.

US economy saw stronger-than-expected job growth in September, but the unemployment rate rose

The Labor Department is finally releasing the jobs report for September, which was delayed for weeks due to the government shutdown. It is expected to show the economy added around 50,000 jobs that ...

The U.S. Economy Is Ready To Grow Again—If Washington Lets It

Over the last few years Washington tried to micromanage the economy—and the results speak for themselves. When regulators ...

What are the political implications if the US poverty line is actually $140K per year?

In a post that went viral recently, Green suggests that the official poverty line of $32,000 per year for a family of four is ...

Consumer spending is the U.S. economy's main driver. Here's how it's doing

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Bankrate analyst Ted Rossman about consumer spending and debt, and what it tells us about the overall health of the economy.