US Economy Is Doing Better Than Americans Think

President Joe Biden said earlier this year that the U.S. economy is "literally the envy of the world" after inheriting an economy he said was "on the brink" from predecessor Donald Trump. "It takes ... Read More

Inflation is losing its value as a political cudgel

For what we’re seeing, I’d argue, is inflation fading away — not just in the data, but also as a political issue. And that, of course, is very good news for Democrats ... that Harris is a better ... Read More

Here's how the economy is doing in the handful of counties that could decide the election

From Reno, Nevada, to the Midwest to the suburbs of Atlanta, unemployment rates have crept up and housing costs are rising, creating divides among voters. Read More

Consumer confidence lukewarm, but inflation expectations continue to improve

According to Guichard, recession expectations among American consumers are lower and stable. Purchasing plans for homes fell to a new 12-year low, while buying plans for cars improved slightly. Read More

Data vs. ‘animal spirits.’ What stats and sentiments say about the economy

Data is dandy, statistics are spiffy, but animal spirits make things happen. The phrase, coined 88 years ago by John Maynard Keynes, was meant to describe the power of emotion and psychology in the ... Read More

The ‘money ladies’ answer your economic questions

On Point’s “money ladies,” Michelle Singletary and Rana Foroohar, are back to answer your questions about housing, inflation, the lingering impact of COVID and more. Read More

Harris Slams Trump's Economic Plans, Proposes Billionaire Tax at NH Rally

As the campaigns are in full swing, Trump, Harris, Walz and Vance are stumping today. Follow Newsweek's live for updates. Read More

The Pitfalls Of The Value Meal Economy In The Fast-Food Industry

But with the current inflation rate at 3%, fast-food restaurants need to pivot their strategies. In an effort to get diners back to the drive-thru, take-out and dine-in lines, major fast-food ... Read More

Inflation stress

That compares to overall U.S. prices being up 23% since the pandemic, according to BLS. In 2019, the average homeowners insurance premium in the U.S. was $1,272— now it is $2,511, according to ... Read More

The deciders: A look into the economies of the counties set to determine the 2024 election

Like the nation as a whole, the economic fortunes of the counties poised to decide November’s election are starting to show early signs of distress. Read More

Democrats aim to address voters’ economic concerns as DNC high fades

The party faithful say the Midwest — and Michigan in particular — remain the epicenter of efforts to define how best to address the economy. Read More

Sunday letters: Better off with Trump, or better off with Harris?

Inflation and the unsecured border remain the top two concerns on voters’ minds in national polls. In “VP nominee Walz revs up RI Dems in fundraising blitz” (News, Aug. 16), Walz touched upon the ... Read More