The change in the average U.S. tariff rate in 2025 was the largest in the modern era. One way to assess the effects of such a ...

But it’s far from perfect. GDP is a poor measure of welfare. It tallies up all the goods and services produced in an economy—putting equal value on $100 whether it’s spent on concert tickets or ...

The United States announced new, higher tariff rates this year. Tariffs can affect supply chains, investment, and firms’ input costs, resulting in supply-side effects such as higher inflation and ...

Several economic indicators suggest a potential recession, including declining stock prices and weakening consumer sentiment. While real estate and unemployment figures remain relatively stable, ...

Current political and economic issues succinctly explained. For most of the postwar period, U.S. international economic policy was primarily aimed at seizing opportunities: opening global markets, ...

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Excess regulation harms economic activity by increasing compliance costs and misallocating resources away from more profitable activities, thus discouraging innovation, investment, and economic growth ...

Leading indicators provide early signals about where the economy is heading. Coincident indicators move in step with the economy, providing real-time insights into economic activity. Examining the ...

With bipartisan congressional talks to end the U.S. government shutdown bogging down on Friday, the hit to the national economy is growing, experts said. "Even if there is a reopening of the ...

Most districts in the Federal Reserve saw flat or declining economic activity in recent weeks, the Federal Reserve said in its Beige Book report on Wednesday. Economic activity grew slightly in three ...