Economy News What’s Wrong With The Economy It’s You, Not The Data

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

The A.I. Boom Is Driving the Economy. What Happens if It Falters?

A windfall for companies that build data centers and their suppliers is overshadowing weakness in other industries. By Ben Casselman and Sydney Ember In Nevada, a summer of weak international tourism ... Read More

Alternative Indicators: What’s Dr. Copper’s Prognosis for the U.S. Economy?

This transcript was prepared by a transcription service. This version may not be in its final form and may be updated. Alex Ossola: Is the economy hot or not? The picture seems to be murky lately. If ... Read More

Wait, I thought the economy was terrible. What happened?

America’s labor market started to stall out in the early summer. Between May and August, job gains averaged 31,000 per month, or about one-fifth the monthly rate seen last year. What happened in ... Read More

Chinese economy stumbles in the fourth quarter - what went wrong with the dragon?

China economy slowdown 2025: China’s economy lost more steam at the start of the fourth quarter, with the latest data showing a sharper-than-expected slowdown across investment, industrial activity ... Read More