Why is the economy so strong? New hires are spending more and upgrading their lifestyles

Americans who get new jobs spend more and step up their lifestyles. That's propping up the economy even as COVID savings run dry and debt rises. Read More

Stocks just had their best first quarter in 5 years — here's where strategists think the market is headed

Stocks ripped higher in the first three months of the year amid investor bets that the US economy ... second quarter is whether the S&P 500 (^GSPC) has any more room to run after its best start ... Read More

Strong labor market underpins economy in first quarter

WASHINGTON — Job growth blew past expectations in March and wages increased at a steady clip, suggesting the economy ended the first quarter on solid ground and potentially delaying anticipated ... Read More

US Economy News Today: Fed Watchers Try to Decode How Soon Is 'Fairly Soon'

She is the Economics Editor for news at Investopedia. Diccon Hyatt is an experienced financial and economics reporter who has covered the pandemic-era economy ... end of the first quarter of ... Read More

Consumers Turning Sour on Economy’s Future, Worried About Political Outlook

Consumer views of the current economy were little changed in March, though their outlook regarding ... is forecasting a 2.1% increase for the first quarter ending Saturday. A measure of national ... Read More

US Economy News Today: Consumers Think Next Six Months in the Economy Will Be Bumpy

She is the Economics Editor for news at Investopedia. Welcome to Investopedia's economics live blog, where we'll explain what the day's news says about the state of the U.S. economy and how that's ... Read More

Canada Economy on Track to Beat First-Quarter Forecasts

Overall, the industry-based numbers are tracking an increase of 3.5% annualized in the first quarter of 2024, assuming March output is flat, versus 1% growth between October and December. Read More

President Biden touts 'best economy in the world' in Easter Monday interview

Roker followed up with a question about the economy and people who aren't feeling good about their economic situations. "Well, I'd say we have the best ... name in news delivered first thing ... Read More

What pawn shops know about the economy that Biden doesn't

they are concerned about their personal economy. BILL MAHER PANICS OVER TRUMP'S GAIN WITH YOUNG VOTERS: BIDEN MIGHT LOSE 'BECAUSE HOT DOGS COST MORE' Right now, the best forecast for most American ... Read More

Political Cartoons on Inflation and the Economy

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This airline updated its premium economy service: How that impacts your next long-haul trip

“When airlines introduced lie-flat seats in business class, they made first class almost irrelevant.” He added that different airlines think of their premium economy cabins ... Read More

Do immigrants and immigration help the economy?

Oftentimes, when immigrants move into an area, so do native workers, drawn by the promise of an invigorated economy ... their way of life, bringing in "languages that nobody in this country has ... Read More