US Economy News Today: Consumers Think Next Six Months in the Economy Will Be Bumpy

Taylor Tompkins has worked for more than a decade as a journalist ... articles to help readers understand economic forces. She is the Economics Editor for news at Investopedia. Read More

‘Envy of the World’—U.S. Economy Expected to Keep Powering Higher

Economists lift their growth forecasts in latest Wall Street Journal survey. Read More

The US Economy’s Resilience Is Now Undeniable

Jonathan Levin is a columnist focused on US markets and economics. Previously, he worked as a Bloomberg journalist ... deny the underlying strength of the economy, suggesting central bankers ... Read More

US Economy News Today: New Home Sales Fall In February

Taylor Tompkins has worked for more than a decade ... The Pandemic-Era Retirement Boom Older workers are retiring in greater numbers than ever and reshaping the economy, according to new research ... Read More

Let’s Applaud the Good News for the World Economy

The gentle upswing in manufacturing should be welcomed rather than scoured for caveats. The good news is that the global economy ... The US doesn’t have to carry the world on its shoulders ... Read More

What is a recession? The economic concept explained. What causes and happens during one.

A recession is "a contraction in economic activity," according to experts. During a recession, there is a range of decline spread across the economy. Read More

World News

The assaults have all but destroyed the factories and plants that were the economic lifeblood of the ... The short answer may be nothing. The world’s top doping regulator said there was ... Read More

What pawn shops know about the economy that Biden doesn't

And Americans are following the government's lead closely by spending far beyond their means, racking up more than $1 trillion ... real story of what’s happening in this economy. Read More

Biden Touts 'Best Economy in the World,' But Trump Calls it a Cesspool of Ruin.' Here's What the Numbers Say.

Data shows the US GDP growth of 2.5% in 2023 outpaced other developed nations, and the IMF projects it to lead in 2024 at 2.1%. The US added 184,000 private jobs in March, showing a strong labor ... Read More

US Economy News Today: Housing Market Could Be Thawing Going Into Spring Busy Season

Taylor Tompkins has worked for more than a decade as a journalist ... articles to help readers understand economic forces. She is the Economics Editor for news at Investopedia. Read More

China Stocks Rise as Manufacturing Grows. Don’t Bet on an Economic Rebound Yet.

But it may still be too early to bet on a sustained rebound in the world’s second-largest economy. China’s official ... notching its best performance in more than a month. Read More