Economy News Hey, America, Here S What S Actually Going On With The Economy

Has America’s economy gone K-shaped? Here’s what to know

For those on the upper arm, things are going well. The top 10% of U.S. households now account for nearly half of all consumer spending, buoyed by record stock market highs. Hourly pay is now rising ... Read More

This burrito is everything you need to know about America’s economy

America’s economy and stock market keep growing, buoyed by robust consumer spending and AI mega-growth. But hiring is at a standstill, inflation is rising, loan defaults are abundant and Americans ... Read More

With Trump's focus elsewhere, the economy shows signs of trouble

One Trump voter told NBC News that while she believes Trump "deep down" wants to boost the economy, "he is busy out of the country" and focused on "demolishing the White House." ... Read More

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

History has shown that the economy typically rebounds from a shutdown within a couple of months. But each day it drags on brings a greater risk that the economy won’t just bend, it will start to break ... Read More

Boom or bubble: what’s really going on with America’s economy?

Despite Donald Trump’s trade and immigration restrictions, America’s economy continues to grow, thanks in part to unprecedented exuberance about AI. Will that continue? Zanny Minton Beddoes, our ... Read More

Big bank CEOs see an economy that's 'resilient' in the face of uncertainty

“Resilient” is the word of the moment on Wall Street. JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup and Wells Fargo all reported their quarterly earnings Tuesday, and their CEOs all landed independently on the word ... Read More

Recession warning signs to watch: Goodbye lipstick, hello Hamburger Helper

No, Coachella’s lineup dropping months earlier than its usual release isn’t actually an indicator of an impending recession. But in the absence of official government data, social media users are ... Read More