Economy news

Retail sales unexpectedly stalled at the end of the year, raising questions about the strength of the American consumer. In the past years, household consumption has been a vital engine of growth. Even as inflation squeezed budgets and confidence surveys turned gloomy, people kept spending. That's...

This week was marked by economists and high-profile investors voicing their concerns about the future of the U.S. economy. The subjects of inflation, debt, and potential recessions were high on their agenda, stirring debates about the current state and trajectory of the global economy. Here’s...