Browsing: Economic Data
Americans are spending more on secondhand clothes again after years of dealing with price increases, but the way they’re spending…
‘Downward mobility is incredibly radicalizing’: The college bargain is broken. What comes next could reshape America
The warning signs were there two decades ago—long before ChatGPT, long before anyone worried about a robot taking their job.…
Thousands of executives aren’t seeing AI productivity boom, reminding economists of IT-era paradox
In 1987, economist and Nobel laureate Robert Solow made a stark observation about the stalling evolution of the information age:…
AI is everywhere except in the data, suggesting it will enhance labor not displace workers
Despite hopes for unlocking a new era soaring growth and abundance, AI has yet to manifest itself clearly in macro…
Top economist Mohamed El-Erian warns the AI bubble will ‘end in tears’ and credit ‘cockroaches’ abound
Famed economist Mohamed El-Erian delivered a stark warning about the evolving global economy, stating that while the underlying system remains…
The housing market’s fall surprise: Buyers are back, and Zillow says the momentum isn’t over yet
Zillow’s September 2025 housing market report reveals an unexpected surge of activity during what is typically real estate’s slow season.…
The ‘Warren Buffett Indicator’ has surged above 200%, meaning the market’s price is far ahead of the economy’s size
The “Warren Buffett Indicator” is a simple yardstick that compares the total U.S. stock market’s value to the size of…
Inspector General to review ‘the challenges that Bureau of Labor Statistics encounters’ collecting economic data
A government watchdog says it will review how a Labor Department agency compiles and reports some of the nation’s highest profile…
The Social Security tsunami: Payments could be cut by 23%, doubling the poverty rate for America’s seniors
As millions of Americans rely on Social Security for their monthly income, new reports indicate the program’s finances are at…
People are worried about losing their jobs even though the economy is good—it’s a ‘vibecession’
The economy may look strong on paper, but Americans are more worried than ever about losing their jobs as fears…












