Browsing: U.S. economy
Two curious things are happening to the economy in 2026. On one hand, economic expansion is still going strong despite…
Walmart CFO says shoppers skimping at the pump is ‘an indication of stress’ as the Iran war drags on
Walmart shoppers are feeling the crunch of higher prices at the pump, and it could be a sign of where…
For every 6 immigrants removed by ICE, one person born in the U.S. loses their job, study finds
Donald Trump said he had been given a “mandate” by the electorate when he returned to office last year, with…
President Donald Trump has framed the current state of the U.S. economy as a “golden age,” and in some ways…
The dark side of the American work ethic: widespread sleep deprivation, linked to obesity, depression, even early death
Many Americans are long overdue for a good nap. Their health—and that of the economy—might depend on it. A rising…
US debt exceeds GDP for first time since WW II as Fitch warns credit rating could fall further
The U.S. is now unmatched in a regrettable category. Among rich and spend-happy nations that are globally seen as safe…
Zoom is handing $150K to solopreneurs as AI pushes 33 million workers to become their own boss
As AI threatens to wipe out jobs, the American dream—stable employment, a clear ladder to climb, and a company to…
Americans are spending more on secondhand clothes again after years of dealing with price increases, but the way they’re spending…
The Iran war’s fertilizer shock is hammering American farmers and 70% can’t afford what they need
With the planting season ending in six weeks, skyrocketing fertilizer prices are forcing farmers into an impossible choice: cut back…
Following the Commerce Department’s release on the morning of April 10 showing that March consumer prices rose at 3.3% year…












