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.

Wait, I thought the economy was terrible. What happened?

“The economy is struggling to create jobs. The unemployment rate is low but it’s now showing some stress,” Zandi said, adding ...

US economy saw stronger-than-expected job growth in September, but the unemployment rate rose

The Labor Department is finally releasing the jobs report for September, which was delayed for weeks due to the government shutdown. It is expected to show the economy added around 50,000 jobs that ...

Why it’s so hard to figure out the economy right now

The K-shaped economy has been a growing problem for decades, made worse by the loss of guaranteed worker pensions, the rise of the gig economy, increasing health-care inflation, the high cost of ...

An unusual trend in the economy is worrying the Fed

Something in the US economy isn’t adding up, and it’s rattling the people charged with wrangling inflation and keeping the labor market intact.

The global AI race is supercharging Taiwan’s economy. But many don’t feel better off

For proof that an economy can thrive even under constant military threats from a powerful neighbor and amid US President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs, look no further than Taiwan.

The US economy added 119,000 jobs in September, but unemployment rose to a nearly four-year high

One of the most hotly anticipated economic reports is finally set to be released Thursday: the long-delayed jobs report for September, originally due on October 3.

UK’s unpopular government delivers tax-raising budget after leak that outlined its main plans

Britain’s unpopular center-left Labour government sought to seize the political narrative Wednesday with a tax-raising budget that it hopes will boost economic growth, reduce child poverty and ease ...

Vance pleads for ‘patience’ on the economy in sharp departure from Trump’s rhetoric

Vice President JD Vance on Thursday acknowledged that the Trump administration faces growing skepticism over its economic record, issuing a plea for patience ahead of what he predicted would be an ...
Opinion

Trump’s drive-thru affordability speech won’t fix his political woes over the economy

President Donald Trump proclaimed an economic golden age under the Golden Arches. But while he may have a regular guy’s taste in fast food, he’s looking oblivious to the wrenching price pressure ...

Home Depot’s business is stuck. That’s a bad sign for the economy

Consumers are cutting back on remodeling projects and big home upgrades. That’s hurting Home Depot’s business.

US economy – and seaweed – slow tourist flow to Mexico’s Caribbean resort town

The shaky US economy, insecurity and seaweed are impacting tourism in Tulum, a town in Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula renowned for its idyllic beaches and archaeological wonders.