Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks up to 6.22% after four straight weekly declines
The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage ticked up for the first time in five weeks after…
US Economy at Risk of Weakening With Growing Gap Between Rich and Poor
The surprising resilience of the US economy this year is masking underlying weakness among low- and middle-income households,…
It’s the (Not Caring About the) Economy, Stupid
Devil’s bargain. One of the rare joys of social media is getting to watch Very Online political influencers…
You’re living in a “K-shaped” economy. Here’s how that affects you.
To understand how Americans are faring economically these days, it’s helpful to consider the eleventh letter of the…
Consumer debt rises amid worsening ‘K-shaped’ economic divide
Americans are falling deeper into debt, but not across the board. Collectively, credit card balances rose by $24 billion in…
Social Security COLA 2026 sparks call for change to calculation
Skynesher | E+ | Getty Images A Social Security cost-of-living adjustment of 2.8% will go into effect in…
Here’s How Much You Need To Retire With a $300K Lifestyle
If you earned $300,000 the year before retirement, then you became accustomed to an enviable salary and the…
Turkish annual inflation eases to lowest level since 2021
Annual inflation in Türkiye eased slightly in October to below 33%, official data showed on Monday, marking its…
Trump tariffs add $40 billion to holiday costs, Lending Tree says
A person walks down a street with shopping bags in New York City on Nov. 29, 2024. David…
AI Boom Drives US GDP Growth
I’m Ben Holland, an economics editor in Washington. Today we’re looking at the US AI boom and its…
Tariffs are expected to start showing up more in consumer prices as holiday shopping season starts
Shoppers carry Macy’s and Nordstrom bags at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek, California, US, on Monday, Dec. 16,…
Takaichi might be more of a supply-sider than a Keynesian
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is known as an easy-money, fiscal and monetary dove who is going to spend…