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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 eggs is going to cost, economists have a whole vocabulary ...

The Fed cut interest rates for the first time in 2025. ChatGPT explains how lower rates may impact inflation, housing, jobs and the stock market.

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The economy grew at a 3.5 percent pace in the third quarter, the best showing in two years. However, Duke and NCSU professors remain skeptical. The economy grew at a 3.5 percent pace in the third quarter, the best showing in two years, fueled by government ...

The reversal of fortune from a year ago was stark. Back then, voters returned Trump to the White House on the promise that he could quickly bring down inflation, jump-start factory hiring and shower the country in newfound wealth from steep tariffs he imposed on U.S. allies the world over.

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. economy expanded significantly to kick off the second half of the year, marking a dramatic reversal from the contraction experienced over the first six months, government data showed. U.S. gross domestic product grew 2.6% over the ...

As the debate over the 2017 tax cuts picks up in Washington, Congressional Republicans should pay attention to the United Kingdom this 4th of July. On that day, the UK will hold a general election to determine control of the House of Commons and the ...