The top 20% of Americans are keeping the economy alive. That’s not a good sign

Consumer spending is a crucial part of the US economy, accounting for about two-thirds of its growth. And judging from retail sales data released earlier this week, that economic engine appears to be ... Read More

Is the Economy as Healthy as Trump Claims?

Trump says Americans are experiencing the “best economy we’ve ever had.” Experts say the economy is solid, but the labor market looks much more wobbly than it did at the start of the year. They’re ... Read More

The Economy Is Headed For Stagflation. But This Time It's Different

The U.S. economy might be headed for a bout of high inflation and slow growth, but economists expect it to be far less severe than the malaise of the 1970s. Read More

Why the economy could be headed for an inflation roller coaster ride

If you're tired of seeing inflation in the headlines, you're probably not going to get much relief soon. That's according to Liz Ann Sonders, the chief investment strategist at Charles Schwab, who ... Read More

It's the Economy, Donald

For months, the mantra inside the White House has been a MAGA version of “Keep calm and carry on.” President Donald Trump’s inner circle and more junior aides have embraced the term “No ... Read More

It's not the economy, stupid. Democrats' real path out of the wilderness

For decades, Democrats have clung to James Carville’s mantra: "It’s the economy, stupid." It became the default excuse for every campaign message, every strategy and every setback. We need to retire ... Read More

How the circular economy is building its investment ecosystem

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