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What is stagflation? How about a K-shaped economy? Definitions of economic terms

Here’s a set of definitions for common and emerging economic and fiscal terms often seen bandied about in news reports. Read More

Does the U.S. have a 'K-shaped economy'? What it means for you.

Upper-income Americans are doing better, while low- and moderate-income households are falling behind. Why does that matter? Read More

America’s Economy Is About to Change Forever – Here’s How You Could Be Impacted

At the heart of this trend is the stark contrast between those benefiting from booming stock markets, technological investments, and rising asset values, and those struggling with stagnant wages, ... Read More

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

Consumer spending is the U.S. economy's main driver. Here's how it's doing

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Bankrate analyst Ted Rossman about consumer spending and debt, and what it tells us about the overall health of the economy. 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. Read More

Why Trump's claim of falling food stamp use might not mean the economy is improving

A range of factors can influence the number of people receiving food stamp benefits in the short-term outside of improvements in the economy. Read More

What Suze Orman’s Warning About the Economy Means for Your Investments

Investments have always carried some degree of risk, but this year has been particularly tumultuous for investors. Suze Orman, financial advisor and television personality, posted a video to her ... Read More

How’s Minnesota’s economy? The answer depends on your income bracket

On paper, Minnesota’s economy looks solid. Jobs remain near record highs. Economic output is growing. Major employers, from the Mayo Clinic to 3M, are hiring. Read More