Inflation versus deflation? Bull market versus bear market? The economy is confusing enough for the average person without all the jargon. While most Americans just want to know how much a carton of ...

If you talk to most Americans, the economy feels bad. Post-pandemic economic malaise and anger over inflation were major contributing factors to why incumbent political parties lost their reelection ...

The U.S. economy shrank for two consecutive quarters this year, increasing speculation that the country could be headed for a recession. But does two straight quarters of economic decline mean we’re ...

The U.S. Commerce Department reported on July 28 that the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) fell at an annual rate of 0.9% in the second quarter, marking two consecutive quarters of decline. GDP ...

Inflation is almost at the Fed's 2% inflation target, and interest rates are expected to fall in 2024. Many economists say the US has achieved the long-awaited "soft landing" due to a strong jobs ...

"When I use a word," Humpty Dumpty said in rather a scornful tone, "it means just what I choose it to mean—neither more nor less." "The question is," said Alice, "whether you can make words mean so ...