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.

The consensus view is that we will continue to see continued economic growth next year. If history is any guide, this view ...

Nearly a year into his second term, President Trump is facing growing skepticism as Americans feel persistent cost-of-living ...

Economic growth across the globe will be highly uneven, with some major economies accelerating while others hit the brakes.

Presidents are often blamed when the economy flounders and lauded when it does well — even though they usually have little to do with either. Trump 2.0 has been different, as this administration’s ...

President Trump is changing his tune on the economy, suggesting Americans should buy less and will probably pay more and bear the brunt of an uncertain economic landscape as his wide-ranging tariff ...

New numbers from the Commerce Department show inflation is still elevated, but it doesn't appear to be getting worse. The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates next week by another quarter ...

Peter Gratton, Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, risk management, and public policy. Peter began covering markets at Multex (Reuters) ...

During his campaign last year, President Trump repeatedly attacked former President Joe Biden for his handling of the economy, vowing to boost economic growth and lower inflation. But 100 days into ...

If America’s economy has a prosperous holiday season, the data suggests, we’ll have rich folks to thank. The top 10% of earners now account for roughly half of all consumer spending, according to a ...

Nigeria needs a radical shift in its economic policy approach. Macroeconomic stability won’t automatically create jobs and alleviate poverty.

Gold is glittering for investors, with prices now topping a record $4,000 an ounce. But the reasons behind the shiny metal's surge may be less than dazzling, with Wall Street analysts saying it ...