One of Wall Street’s biggest banks just moved its 2026 outlook into the “strong growth” camp while many investors still ...

Times are good for parts of the U.S. economy. Really good, in fact. That’s the upward part of the “K.” Oh, but there is ...

The structure of America’s economy has had a drastic change. Wealth inequality has exploded. A few have become super rich, while the average person struggles to afford the high cost of living. Health ...

For many people, the economy is a simple equation: paychecks minus expenses. When it feels like our incomes are growing faster than prices, the economy is in good shape. When they’re not, it’s lousy.

Energy debates in America are often framed as a choice between the future and the past. But when it comes to the U.S. economy ...

Americans hate this economy, but they keep spending like they love it. The Commerce Department reported Friday that consumer spending rose 0.6% in August. Although that may not sound like a lot, it ...

The U.S. economy is pulling apart: Booming for some, breaking for many. In other words, it’s looking K-shaped — one branch climbs while the other falls. “There are now two Americas: A few, small ...

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Below, Gene Ludwig shares five key insights from his new book, The Mismeasurement of America: How Outdated Government Statistics Mask the Economic Struggle of Everyday Americans. Americans keep ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. For decades, the United States has been the world leader in innovation. Generations of business, political and ...