Economics in the United States runs on inflation, interest rates, GDP reports and job market data, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting includes federal policy changes and the economic trends shaping the national landscape.
The president said he was unaware that Forbes estimates place his net worth about $3 billion higher since he returned to office.
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Do you trust that the president's personal wealth isn't influencing government decisions?
Perplexity AI forecasts October consumer prices rising 0.2% month-over-month, below the consensus expectation of 0.3%.
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Should data centers be required to pay for their own electricity use?
The bipartisan permitting reform bill, S. 5653, would modify federal environmental reviews and expand FERC authority over certain interstate transmission projects.
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Do you feel your household's finances are getting better or worse right now?
Third-quarter growth was driven by business investment in artificial intelligence, even as inflation climbs and many households feel left out.
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Do you think job scams are getting harder for ordinary people to spot?
Reported losses from job-related fraud rose sharply over three years, with artificial intelligence increasingly involved in the schemes.
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Do you think your community is set up well for people to succeed?
The Geography of Prosperity Index scores the nation's 250 largest urban areas across five categories, with The Villages in Florida ranking lowest.
Day to day, that means federal interest rate decisions, consumer spending patterns, labor market data and national trade policy. Coverage reaches every state and the various industries that anchor the national output. Policy shifts often lead to measurable changes in manufacturing and services that are unique to the current cycle. Inflation and employment statistics are the primary factors that dictate the rhythm of this coverage.
