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U.S. Economic Confidence Falls To Five-Month Low As Inflation Stays Stubborn

The economic mood across America has shifted noticeably darker in recent weeks. Consumer sentiment tells a story that many families know all too well - the daily struggle with rising prices and ... Read More

A tiny light in an economic data blackout is about to shine through the shutdown for a brief moment

Nearly two dozen days have passed since a federal agency has published an economic report. The US government’s shutdown has resulted in a blackout of critical data, further clouding an already opaque ... Read More

Here's what economists say to expect from Friday's inflation report

Economists think inflation around the U.S. continued to climb in September, edging farther away from the Fed's 2% annual target. Read More

What today's inflation report says about the economy — and Social Security checks

Because of the shutdown, the federal government is belatedly releasing new Consumer Price Index numbers, which the Social Security Administration needs to adjust for next year's benefits. Read More

Trump’s tariffs are driving a wedge through the US economy, further separating the haves from the have-nots

Americans ramped up their spending in August; however, their costs of living were on the rise as food and other goods became even more expensive last month and services prices remained stubbornly high ... Read More

US economy grew faster than expected in the second quarter

The U.S. economy accelerated in the second quarter as the Commerce Department released its second revision of real gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the latest quarter. The Bureau of Economic ... Read More