The economy is growing by one measure, shrinking ... - The Washington Post

Only eight days separated the two government reports, yet they seemed to describe entirely different realities. The first showed a weak economy and the second reflected a juggernaut that was ... Read More

AI adoption likely to accelerate with upcoming economic headwinds - The ...

Why your job may face a double threat if the economy sours AI adoption across corporate America is expected to only accelerate as more companies turn to automation during an economic slowdown. Read More

Opinion | Why is the economy shrinking? - The Washington Post

Three columnists discuss a GDP report that revealed the economy contracted in the first quarter of 2025. Read More

Americans pull back on spending, as tariff ... - The Washington Post

Consumer spending slows as Americans pull back amid tariff uncertainty Americans are growing more cautious about buying cars and clothing, and are saving more, new data shows. Read More

The 2025 economy: 5 things to watch - The Washington Post

The economy is in good shape heading into 2025. Inflation is coming down, growth is brisk, and the job market has remained surprisingly resilient. Read More

GDP will likely show U.S. economy grew in the ... - The Washington Post

U.S. economy likely grew a lot last quarter. Most people didn’t notice. Upcoming GDP report is expected to show an economic rebound just before the midterms, though families and businesses ... Read More

The economy is strong heading into Election Day. Will it matter?

The last batch of economic numbers before the election are in, and they’re looking pretty good. So why aren’t voters feeling them? Read More

U.S. economic growth contracted in Q1 as tariffs weigh on GDP - The ...

U.S. economy shrank in early 2025 as tariffs sapped growth, imports surged GDP contracted at an annual rate of 0.3 percent, a new report shows, as panic purchases ahead of tariffs fueled imports. Read More

After 100 Days of Trump, a Growing Economy Started Shrinking

After 100 Days of Trump, a Growing Economy Started Shrinking And according to the president, it’s all Joe Biden’s fault. Read More

Opinion | To save the planet, do we have to ... - The Washington Post

To save the planet, do we have to shrink humanity’s ambitions? Degrowthers argue that we’re approaching the Earth’s limits. But can the future to be both richer and sustainable? Read More

Trump is losing his edge on the economy among voters - The Washington Post

Voters are feeling better about Vice President Kamala Harris’s handling of the economy, narrowing Donald Trump’s lead on the key issue. Read More

Democrats grapple with an economy message that ... - The Washington Post

U.S. voters’ decisive swing toward President-elect Donald Trump reflects dissatisfaction with recent inflation, as well as deeper fears about slipping financial security. Read More