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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

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

“The economy is struggling to create jobs. The unemployment rate is low but it’s now showing some stress,” Zandi said, adding that the closer the rate gets to 5%, the greater the risk of a ... Read More

Government shutdown standoff could trim $14 billion from GDP, CBO warns

FIRST ON FOX: The U.S. economy could lose up to $14 billion in economic growth due to the ongoing government shutdown, a new analysis said Wednesday. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) ... 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

CBS News poll finds rising concern over government shutdown impact on economy, Americans personally

Anthony Salvanto, Ph.D., is CBS News' executive director of elections and surveys. He oversees the CBS News Poll and all surveys across topics and heads the CBS News Decision Desk that estimates ... Read More