Consumers flash holiday warning signs
Shoppers walk through Manhattan on Nov. 7, 2025, in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images High-income…
The affordability crisis is forcing Trump to radically reshape his economic plan on the fly
President Donald Trump swept into office with a bold plan to remake America’s economy. But the realities of…
Growth of private credit a “ticking time bomb”
One of the claims of the would-be reformers of the capitalist system and its market mechanisms is that…
China’s Economy Stumbles After Unprecedented Slump in Investment
(Bloomberg) — China’s economic activity cooled more than expected at the start of the fourth quarter, with an…
U.S. to remove tariffs on some products from Ecuador, Argentina, Guatemala and El Salvador
The United States said Thursday it will remove tariffs on some foods and other imports from Argentina, Ecuador,…
Carney’s major projects patchwork leaves holes in our economic growth
Open this photo in gallery: Prime Minister Mark Carney greets attendees after announcing five major projects being considered…
Multnomah Lags Surrounding Counties in Economic Growth, Causing Deficit for Next Fiscal Year
Back in the day, Portland was the economic growth engine of the greater metro area. Now, it lags…
AI companies admit they’re worried about a bubble
Eakarat Buanoi | Istock | Getty Images LISBON, Portugal — Top tech executives told CNBC they’re concerned about…
Why Jim Cramer is worried about the ‘experiential economy’
CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Thursday expressed concerns about the “experiential economy,” businesses related to travel and leisure. “I’m…
Trump tariffs help push U.S. beef prices higher
President Donald Trump is blaming the meat packers and U.S. cattlemen for rising beef prices, but the tariffs…
US mortgage rates edge up again: 30-year rate climbs to 6.24% in a week from 6.22%; housing affordability remains a key concern
The 30-year US mortgage rate rose slightly for the second consecutive week but stayed close to its lowest…
Nearly a quarter of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, Bank of America Institute finds
(TNND) — Amid falling consumer sentiment and widespread affordability concerns, a new Bank of America Institute analysis found…