Economy News Something About The Economy Has Changed

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

Enten: Few Americans Believe The Top Problem Is The Economy, Or That The Shutdown Is Causing Harm To The Economy

CNN data analyst Harry Enten reported Friday that fewer Americans now cite the economy as the nation's top problem, and that number continues to decline. Enten noted that fewer Americans are naming ... Read More

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Announces the Reset of Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards

DELIVERING A WIN FOR AMERICAN FAMILIES AND AUTOMAKERS: Today, President Donald J. Trump is delivering major relief to American families by resetting the Biden Administration’s costly and unlawful ... Read More

Hicks: What can we expect from the economy over the next few months?

We only have public data through September, which means we haven’t yet seen the full picture of price increases. Read More

How Utahns’ feelings about the economy have changed since Donald Trump’s election

Utahns remain more optimistic about their financial future than most Americans, but have lost the confidence they gained after President Donald Trump’s election to a second term. That’s the consensus ... Read More

‘Pops Off the Screen!’ CNN Data Guru Reveals Stunning Economic Polling Stat

CNN data guru Harry Enten discussed a stunning finding from recent polling on the economy Friday, arguing that the stat “pops off the screen” during a segment with anchor Sara Sidner. “You said you ... Read More

How Universal Child Care Could Change the Economy

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, has proposed no-cost, universal child care, helping to reignite a national conversation. By Sydney Ember Universal child care has long ... Read More

White House says "if something happens" in Venezuela, oil prices go down

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said oil prices are "down substantially under President Trump," and could fall further. Read More

‘No One Should Be Very Confident’: Four Economists Dissect Trump and the Economy

Ms. Patterson is an economist who has held senior roles at JPMorgan Chase and Bridgewater Associates. Mr. Cass, Dr. Furman and Dr. Summers are economists and contributing Opinion writers. Matthew Rose ... Read More

Here's what gold crossing $4,000 is telling us about the U.S. economy

Gold is glittering for investors, with prices now topping a record $4,000 an ounce. But the reasons behind the shiny metal's surge may be less than dazzling, with Wall Street analysts saying it ... Read More

More Americans Think Economy Is Getting Worse, New Poll Shows

Public sentiment about the U.S. economy has grown increasingly negative in the closing months of 2025. According to recent polls, a majority of Americans now believe that economic conditions are ... Read More