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GDP data shows U.S. economy shrank more than previously thought in early 2025
New GDP data shows the U.S. economy shrank at an 0.5% annual pace from January through March, the first quarterly drop in ...
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The economy isn't shedding many jobs, but if you're unemployed, finding a new one might be tough
“Static. Just kind of maintaining,” says Eddie Hearn, an economist at UKG. Hearn said employers are waiting-and-seeing, ...
Your Questions About the Economy
Still, as your question suggests, economists across the ideological spectrum say the overall bill would hurt, in part because ...
Durable Goods Orders Soar, but the Economy Isn't Speeding Up
Demand for U.S. durable goods jumped 16.4% in the month of May, reaching its highest level in 11 years, according to data ...
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How the defence bonanza will reshape the global economy
The most obvious economic consequence of bigger defence budgets will be to strain public finances. Debts are already high and ...
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How a growing "shadow fleet" poses risks to the economy — and the environment
Shadow fleets, groups of tanker ships used by sanctioned nations like Iran and Russia to move oil, comprise an estimated 17% ...
DeSantis' budget veto toll may send message about Trump economy
Gov. Ron DeSantis has a history of sending a message with his budget vetoes; this year may focus on confidence in President ...
Americans are feeling worse about the economy — especially Republicans
Consumer confidence dropped last month to a reading of 93, a 5.4 point decline from May, according to data the Conference ...
The Economist12h
Sex work in the gig economy
The European Sex Workers Rights Alliance says that Sweden’s new law “will further isolate sex workers, particularly migrants ...
Japan’s Economy Stalls. The Stock Market Is Ignoring That.
The biggest bull indicator for Japan’s market is that companies have a mounting enthusiasm for buybacks, the latest front in ...