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A Zombie Economy Could Be America's Future

Over the next decade, the US economy will face two big challenges: higher interest rates and AI-generated disruption. Each invites the same solution: policies to keep rates below their market level. Read More

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. Read More

Latest interest rate cut could help lift the economy, say economists

South Africa’s rate cut to a 6.75% repo rate may boost the economy, with experts saying major consumer spending effects will only be felt next year. Read More

Will tariffs slow the U.S. economy in 2026?

The U.S. economy has largely weathered historically high tariffs so far this year, but a new study says tariffs will hit Americans in 2026. The Paris-based Organization for Economic Cooperation and ... Read More

Sharp disagreements over economy threaten Federal Reserve interest rate cut

What was once seen as a near-certain cut in interest rates next month now looks more like a coin flip as Federal Reserve officials sharply disagree over the economy’s health and whether stubborn ... Read More

Powell: Slowdown in U.S. hiring suggests economy still needs rate cuts

WASHINGTON (AP) — A sharp slowdown in hiring poses a growing risk to the U.S. economy, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday, a sign that the Fed will likely cut its key interest rate twice ... Read More

If the economy is good, why do some Americans still feel like everything is 'falling apart'?

Even with strong GDP growth and a booming stock market, 'there's something in the water right now that doesn't feel right' Confused by a tide of conflicting information, many Americans worry that the ... Read More

Americans are holding onto devices longer than ever and it's costing the economy

Americans are holding onto devices longer than ever before, and while it may be consumer smart, it comes at a cost to work productivity and the U.S. economy. Read More

Donald Trump Worse on Economy Than Joe Biden—Fox News Poll

President Donald Trump ’s standing on the economy has taken a hit, according to a new Fox News poll that finds voters now rate him less favorably on the issue than President Joe Biden. According to ... Read More

Michigan's economy can no longer outrun aging population, report says

Without a young, innovative population to spark new companies, new jobs and new activity, Michigan’s economy is predicted to stagnate amid fluctuating political whims, according to a new report from ... Read More

What a rising gold price says about the global economy

Institutions, central banks and speculators drive record surge amid ‘loss of trust’ in bond markets and US dollar ... Read More