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Aug 4, 2025 · But maybe hold the euphoria, as this week’s reports on jobs and the economy suggest the new golden age may take a while to appear.

Dec 23, 2025 · Gross domestic product, the value of all goods and services produced across the economy, rose at a seasonally and inflation-adjusted 4.3% annual rate from July through …

Jul 21, 2025 · When President Trump slapped tariffs on nations across the globe this spring, many economists feared higher prices and spending cuts would flatten the economy. …

Aug 15, 2025 · Economists braced for the worst when President Trump announced his tariff plan in April, yet the U.S. economy remained resilient. Here is how that strength could be tested in …

Sep 11, 2024 · Inflation eased to new three-year lows, teeing up the Fed to begin gradually reducing interest rates at a meeting next week.

5 days ago · Stay on top of inflation and monetary policy. News and commentary to help you monitor and analyze shifts in the world economy and the policies of central banks.

6 days ago · Six stories that show how real people and companies in the global economy are rapidly adjusting to the new rules of trade.

Dec 15, 2025 · China’s economic momentum slowed broadly in November, with a marked weakening in consumer spending, adding pressure on Beijing to stabilize household and …

Jul 2, 2025 · Economists expect that the Labor Department’s monthly jobs report on Thursday will show that the economy added 110,000 jobs in June.