The Economy Is Turning Into a Black Box

Sophisticated private sources could provide a fuller picture of the state of the economy. But the government is not even trying to use them. Read More

StubHub’s stock dips in a mixed reaction to the polarizing practice of ticket resales and signals of a softer economy

StubHub has faced criticism over the high price of secondary-market tickets, but the newly public company says it serves a necessary function in the market. Read More

America’s economy defies gloomy expectations

America’s 1.4% annualised GDP growth in the first half of the year would be a happy surprise for many Europeans. And the 2% growth America has managed over the past year is better yet in comparison ... Read More

Circana Research Reveals Consumer Uncertainty and Resilience Shape Food and Beverage Consumption in 2025

Circana LLC ™ recently released its 40th annual "Eating Patterns in America" report, revealing how economic uncertainty and consumer resilience are reshaping food and beverage consumption patterns. Read More

Dollar Dips Amid Mixed Economic Signals and Fed Rate Speculations

The dollar weakened as U.S. jobless claims surged and inflation ticked up slightly. With Fed rate cuts anticipated, the dollar index faced its second weekly decline. Investors remain focused on ... Read More

‘No One Should Be Very Confident’: Four Economists Dissect Trump and the Economy

Ms. Patterson is an economist who has held senior roles at JPMorgan Chase and Bridgewater Associates. Mr. Cass, Dr. Furman and Dr. Summers are economists and contributing Opinion writers. Read More

Dollar is struggling for direction amid mixed economic signals

A poor July nonfarm-payrolls report and the persistent inflation pressure seen in last week's producer-price data are adding up to a mixed message on the U.S. economy that has left the dollar ... Read More

Powell sparks backlash after rate cut: ‘Not on board with the Donald Trump economic agenda’

The Big Money Show’ panel discusses the Fed’s divided outlook, concerns over faulty jobs data and calls for President Donald Trump to step in on housing as mortgage rates send mixed signals. Read More

US stock market moves toward record highs today: Nasdaq leading, S&P 500 near peak, and Dow extending gains as Fed signals more cuts and Nvidia’s Intel stake lift markets

U.S. stock market surged on September 18, 2025, gaining momentum from a key Federal Reserve rate cut and a surprising $5 billion investment deal between Nvidia and Intel. The tech-heavy Nasdaq ... Read More

Bank of Canada head says rate cut designed to help balance risks to economy

"Tariffs are having a profound effect on several key sectors, including the auto, steel and aluminum industries. Chinese tariffs on canola, pork and seafood, new US tariffs on copper, and higher US ... Read More