Economy News America Has A Trapped In Place Economy

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

Has America’s economy gone K-shaped? Here’s what to know

The U.S. economy is pulling apart: Booming for some, breaking for many. In other words, it’s looking K-shaped — one branch climbs while the other falls. “There are now two Americas: A few, small ... Read More

Voters prioritize the economy above immigration and crime, AP Voter Poll finds

A survey of more than 17,000 voters in New Jersey, Virginia, California and New York City suggested the public was troubled by an economy that seems trapped by higher prices ... Read More

FAQ: Why America just bailed out Argentina with a $20 billion lifeline

The Trump administration is bailing out Argentina in a move critics are saying has more to do with politics than economics or American interests. That means $20 billion US taxpayer dollars will be ... Read More

Trump’s Agriculture secretary: ‘The farm economy is not in a good place’

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on Tuesday said the farming economy is “not in a good place” as those in the agriculture industry lose sales from trade severances with China and other partner ... Read More

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

Voters prioritize the economy above immigration and crime in Election 2025, AP Voter Poll finds

Economic worries were the dominant concern as voters cast ballots for Tuesday's elections, according to preliminary findings from the AP Voter Poll. Read More