One of Trump’s most consequential decisions just got more complicated

President Donald Trump last week gave his strongest hint yet that he’s picked a successor to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Investors have concerns.
Opinion

Trump’s first problem on the economy and health care: admitting he’s got a problem

President Donald Trump has a fresh chance this week to act on a priority voters continually say they want fixed — but over which he’s in denial.

Consumer spending stalled in September as inflation remained stubborn

The last piece of official inflation data to land before the Federal Reserve’s policymaking meeting next week was a shutdown-delayed report that showed the pace of price hikes remained stubborn in ...

Here’s what the latest inflation and spending data reveals about the US economy

Key monthly metrics from the US government continue to be released now that the shutdown has ended. Next up: September wholesale inflation and retail sales.

With Trump’s focus abroad, Republicans push for midterms pivot to economy

Some of President Donald Trump’s closest allies in Congress are warning that the party needs to sharpen its affordability message to voters heading into the 2026 elections — or risk big losses that ...

Trump announces plan to rescind Biden-era fuel-economy standards for vehicles

President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled plans to rescind fuel-economy standards for vehicles put in place under the Biden administration.

The global AI race is supercharging Taiwan’s economy. But many don’t feel better off

For proof that an economy can thrive even under constant military threats from a powerful neighbor and amid US President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs, look no further than Taiwan.
CNN

American consumers are getting nervous about inflation again. For now, they’re still spending

Americans are still opening their wallets, with unemployment remaining low and businesses blunting the effects of President Donald Trump’s widespread tariffs. But consumers remain skittish over ...

K-shaped economy and inflation boost Black Friday sales by 4.1% from last year, online spending jumps 9.1%

US retail sales on Black Friday, the busiest shopping day of the year, climbed 4.1% compared with last year, according to data released Saturday by Mastercard SpendingPulse. Online shoppers alone ...
CNN

Consumer sentiment is back to near-record lows. But Americans are still spending. Here’s why

Americans are souring on the economy again to levels seen rarely in the post-World War II era, raising the question of what it means for spending, economic growth and other key metrics gauging the ...

Are you an unemployed Black woman who lost your job this year?

The US labor market has weakened over the course of the year as hiring has stalled across many industries. The national unemployment rate has ratcheted higher in the process, hitting 4.4% in September ...
CNN

Is the Economy OK? Why It Might Not Feel Like It to You

Missed car payments, crowdfunding for groceries, prices rising on everything from rent to hummus — everyday signs that something in the economy feels...tense. But the official numbers, and even the ...