Economy News The Economy Looks Strong It S On Track To Keep Growing—just Not As Fast

As the shutdown drags on, here’s how it can drag down the economy

The federal government shutdown has lasted all month and is on pace to become the longest on record. While history has shown that the economy typically rebounds from a shutdown within a couple of ... 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

What A 'Strong' Economy Means For The Housing Market

When people say the economy is "strong," they usually mean that things look good on paper — rising wages, low unemployment rates, and so on. In other words, more people are working and making a decent ... Read More