We sure love contractions, don’t we? Whether we’re talking or writing, we’ll do almost anything to get our point across faster. Just think about it: don’t, can’t, I’m, he’ll—they all follow a pretty ...

Rate cut expectations have risen, but Fed officials remain cautious amid tariff-related inflation risk. US Q1 GDP fell 0.3%, mainly due to import-related accounting effects. Inflation is still ...

UCLA forecast predicts California unemployment will peak near 6.2% by early 2026. Report warns a statewide employment contraction will persist into mid 2026. Tech, durable-goods manufacturing, ...