The 2023 U.S. economy, in charts

The 2023 U.S. economy, in charts

A pedestrian holds an umbrella as they walk along a street in the rain in Times Square, New York, on Sept. 26, 2023. Ed Jones | AFP | Getty Images The state... Read more »
Is the U.S. in a silent depression? The TikTok theory explained

Is the U.S. in a silent depression? The TikTok theory explained

A shopper carries several bags in the Magnificent Mile shopping district of Chicago on Dec. 2, 2023. Taylor Glascock | Bloomberg | Getty Images The U.S. economy has remained remarkably strong but... Read more »
The homebuilders’ war for market share fueling the economy

The homebuilders’ war for market share fueling the economy

When market players say housing leads us into a recession, it traditionally means theFederal Reserve raised rates too much, housing slowed down as a result and a job-loss recession isn’t too far... Read more »
Fed’s Powell Urges Flexibility in Face of a Dynamic Economy

Fed’s Powell Urges Flexibility in Face of a Dynamic Economy

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell, in a recent address at the Federal Reserve, emphasized the need for flexibility in economic forecasting. Powell, a central figure in the nation’s monetary policy, spoke... Read more »