Key Takeaways The July Personal Consumption Expenditures index showed that overall prices rose by 2.6% over the past year, meeting…
Read MoreThe Economy Is Headed For Stagflation. But This Time It's Different
Key Takeaways Forecasters expect tariffs to push up consumer prices and drag down economic growth in the coming months. Inflation…
Read MoreU.S. GDP Growth Revised to 3.3% in Q2, Withstanding Tariff and Interest Rate Challenges
Key Takeaways The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 3.3% in the second quarter, more than the 3%…
Read MoreHousing Wealth in America is Slipping. It's Part of a Larger Trend
Key Takeaways A nationwide index of housing prices showed that home values grew at a rate slower than inflation in…
Read MoreFiring of Fed Official Could Give Trump Control Of Interest Rates For Years
Key Takeaways If courts allow President Donald Trump to remove a key Federal Reserve official, his nominees could have the…
Read MoreWhatever You Call It, Trump-Brand Capitalism Looks Here to Stay
Key Takeaways The Trump administration’s recent business dealings are inspiring market observers to call the strategy “state capitalism” or “national…
Read MoreWhy America's Richest Pay Less in Taxes: The Surprising Truth Revealed
Key Takeaways The richest Americans pay a lower effective tax rate than the country at large, according to a new…
Read MoreLas Vegas Indicator Flashing Warning Sign: Fewer Visitors May Imply Trouble For US Economy
Key Takeaways The number of visitors to Las Vegas fell by 11% in June, and was down 7% through the…
Read MoreWhat To Expect From Friday's Report On Inflation
Key Takeaways Inflation likely stayed too hot for comfort in July, according to economists’ expectations of the Federal Reserve’s preferred…
Read MoreMany Economists See Red Flags Everywhere In The Economy
Key Takeaways A survey of economists showed that most experts believe the economy faces risks of recession and high inflation.…
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