The 4.9% mystery: U.S. economy sees productivity surge, but drivers remain an ‘open question,’ top economist says

According to a research note released Friday by Morgan Stanley, third-quarter GDP data revealed a “surge” in nonfarm ...

Yellen Warns of Growing ‘Fiscal Dominance’ Threat to US Economy

A panel of economic luminaries said the long-run risk posed by mounting federal debt represented a paramount problem facing ...

What will the U.S. economy look like in 2026? Experts weigh in on 5 key questions.

From stubbornly high living costs to a softer labor market, economists say these are the forces that will shape the year ...

U.S. Treasury vs. Federal Reserve: What’s the Difference?

The Fed is a separate agency from the U.S. Treasury, but both are responsible for keeping the economy stable. Here's the ...

U.S. economy’s secret weapon surges in third quarter, raising hopes of AI payoff

One of the biggest drivers of a strong U.S. economy, worker productivity, surged in the summer and early fall, raising hopes of the start of a payoff of AI investment. U.S. productivity accelerated to ...
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Trump Thanks “MISTER TARIFF” on Truth Social, Claiming US Economy Is Improving

Polling shows a majority of Americans give Trump negative ratings on his handling of the economy and inflation.

What the DOJ subpoena of Jerome Powell means for the central bank and U.S. economy

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with David Wessel of the Brookings Institution about what the subpoena of Fed Chair Jerome Powell ...

How Big Is America's Underground Economy?

Explore the size of America’s underground economy. Discover what activities this economy includes, and how it affects taxes, ...

US High School Economics class: US economy grew at 4.3% rate in third quarter

The official data showed the US economy grew at an annualised rate of 4.3 per cent in the third quarter. How did this actual ...