Economy News Economy Relatively Strong Despite High Interest Rates

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

Fed governor says current economy is 'calling for large interest rate cuts' to help job market

Fed governor Stephen Miran calls for large interest rate cuts, warning that current policy is "holding the economy back" and pushing unemployment higher. Read More

Sharp disagreements over economy threaten Federal Reserve interest rate cut

What was once seen as a near-certain cut in interest rates next month now looks more like a coin flip as Federal Reserve officials sharply disagree over the economy’s health and whether stubborn ... Read More

Econometer: What are you thankful for about the economy?

Question: What are you most thankful for, economically, this Thanksgiving? Economists Alan Gin, University of San Diego The stock market. The S&P 500 is up 15% so far this year, and that helps the 60% ... Read More

Will tariffs slow the U.S. economy in 2026?

The U.S. economy has largely weathered historically high tariffs so far this year, but a new study says tariffs will hit Americans in 2026. The Paris-based Organization for Economic Cooperation and ... Read More

Poland’s economy remain resilient as złoty becomes one of the strongest emerging-market currencies

Poland’s economy remains resilient, and the złoty has become one of the strongest emerging-market currencies since early 2025. The EUR/PLN rate has shown low volatility and is expected to remain near ... Read More