Economy News Slower Wage Growth Might Be Good For The Economy, But Not Everyone Is Celebrating

We’re in a ‘windchill’ economy, where things feel worse than they are

People feel like their dollars aren’t stretching as far as before, and the cost of living is rising beyond their means. There’s just one problem: That part is not true. Most Americans are getting ... Read More

4 reasons the economy's worst-case scenario could be looming in 2026

Stagflation looks increasingly likely in 2026 as the economy looks on track to grow below-trend while inflation runs "uncomfortably" hot, RBC said. Read More

Colorado economy driving into 2026 with the fog lights on

The University of Colorado Boulder’s annual economic forecast is predicting that GDP growth will pick up but that the state will only add 17,500 jobs in 2026. A lack of economic data due to ... Read More

2025 Economic Outlook: Economy Remains Resilient, Though Slower Growth Expected in Q4

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation today released its Q4 update of the 2025 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook, forecasting solid but ... 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

You're living in a "K-shaped" economy. Here's how that affects you.

To understand how Americans are faring economically these days, it's helpful to consider the eleventh letter of the alphabet. Experts describe the current U.S. economy as "K-shaped," a reference to ... Read More

Slow wage growth, falling rents are keeping the pressure on rising inflation

Measuring inflation without government data is difficult right now, but there other indicators of where prices are and where they are headed. Friday is supposed to be the day when the Bureau of ... Read More

Nearly a quarter of U.S. households live paycheck to paycheck, report finds

A growing share of lower-income Americans are struggling to get by financially as their wages fail to keep up with inflation, according to a recent analysis. Roughly 29% of lower-income households are ... Read More

Growth to Slow as Tariffs Bite, But AI Investments May Cushion the Blow

The OECD forecast the global economy to expand by 2.9% next year, a slowdown from 3.2% this year. Read More

Hungary's minimum wage to rise 11% in 2026 despite weak economy

BUDAPEST, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Hungary's Viktor Orban announced an 11% hike in the minimum wage for 2026 on Thursday after employers and employees reached a deal, despite an economic stagnation that has ... Read More

U.K. Economy Grows at Slower Pace Ahead of Budget

U.K. economic growth continued to slow in the third quarter amid uncertainty about the government’s coming budget and the impact of a cyberattack on a major carmaker. The country’s gross domestic ... Read More

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

Brett Holzhauer, 31, thought he had achieved everything he had set out to accomplish: a college education, a well-paying job as a writer, a primary residence, and two investment properties. But this ... Read More