Economy News Don T Expect Prices To Go Down Soon It Will Take A While To ‘wring Extra Inflation Out Of The Economy, Says Economist

Why prices won’t — and shouldn’t — go down

Prices as a whole rarely ever go down. When they do, it usually means the economy is in serious trouble. When prices rise, it can be confusing, because often other aspects of the economy, such as ... Read More

The U.S. economy is slowing — and the nation’s top economists don’t expect it to improve much over the next year

First came the post-pandemic surge in prices. Then came the fastest jump in interest rates in four decades. Now, Americans are contending with a global trade war and a slowing job market. After five ... Read More

No one can seem to kill America’s economy, despite everyone’s best efforts

Americans hate this economy, but they keep spending like they love it. The Commerce Department reported Friday that consumer spending rose 0.6% in August. Although that may not sound like a lot, it ... Read More

Grocery prices have jumped up, and there's no relief in sight

NPR's series Cost of Living: The Price We Pay is examining what's driving price increases and how people are coping after years of stubborn inflation. How are higher prices changing the way you live? Read More

Firm Inflation, Soft Jobs Data Pull Fed in Opposing Directions

WSJ’s Konrad Putzier breaks down two new datasets on employment and income levels in 2024, and what they reveal about the economy that President Trump inherited in his second term. Photo Illustration: ... Read More

CBS News poll finds rising concern over government shutdown impact on economy, Americans personally

Anthony Salvanto, Ph.D., is CBS News' executive director of elections and surveys. He oversees the CBS News Poll and all surveys across topics and heads the CBS News Decision Desk that estimates ... Read More