Economy: What It Is, Types of Economies, Economic Indicators

An economy is a system of production and consumption activities that determine how resources are allocated among all of its ...

Economy

NPR news on the U.S. and world economy, the World Bank, and Federal Reserve. Commentary on economic trends. Subscribe to NPR ...

Consumer Spending, Engine of the U.S. Economy, Is Under Strain

The enduring strength of consumer spending, which powers two-thirds of America’s economic output, has been the main reason ...

Economy & Policy

The Justice Department is preparing to file a civil antitrust lawsuit against major egg producers, according to The Wall Street Journal. Christopher Waller, a dove on rate cuts, says he sees risk in ...
Business Insider

The economy grew strongly last year, but hiring stagnated. It's making the gap between the rich and everyone else worse.

The economy grew in 2025, but almost no net jobs were added. It could be adding to the divide between the rich and everyone else. The labor market could stay frozen for a while this year. The data is ...

The Economy

The U.S. economy is weaker than it seemed a month ago, and lower interest rates may not be the answer. The Fed’s Hawks and Doves Are Drifting Further Apart. What It Means for Investors. Futures ...