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The Two-Speed Economy Is Back as Low-Income Americans Give Up …
Sep 17, 2025 · For high earners and many older Americans, the economy looks robust. They are still spending like gangbusters, and their 401 (k) accounts and homes have soared in value.
The Big Money in Today’s Economy Is Going to Capital, Not Labor
4 days ago · The Big Money in Today’s Economy Is Going to Capital, Not Labor Soaring profits and stocks funnel more of GDP toward companies, their top employees and shareholders. AI will …
Tariffs to Hit Slowing U.S. Economy Hard in 2026, OECD Says
Sep 23, 2025 · In a quarterly report, the Paris-based research body forecast the U.S. economy will grow 1.8% this year and 1.5% next year, having expanded by 2.8% in 2024.
Singapore’s Economy Records Stronger-Than-Expected Growth in 2025
Jan 2, 2026 · SINGAPORE—Singapore’s economy logged stronger-than-expected growth in 2025 due to expansion across the manufacturing and construction industries.
China’s Economy Is Deteriorating on Several Fronts - WSJ
Dec 15, 2025 · China’s economic momentum slowed broadly in November, with a marked weakening in consumer spending, adding pressure on Beijing to stabilize household and business demand in the …
The U.S. Economy Is Regaining Its Swagger - WSJ
Jul 21, 2025 · When President Trump slapped tariffs on nations across the globe this spring, many economists feared higher prices and spending cuts would flatten the economy. Consumer sentiment …
U.S. Economy Grew Faster in Second Quarter, New Estimate Shows
The U.S. economy grew at a faster pace than previously thought in the second quarter, helped by healthy consumer spending and signs of spending on the booming AI sector.
Stagnant Job Market Is a Rising Risk for the U.S. Economy
Aug 24, 2025 · Economists braced for the worst when President Trump announced his tariff plan in April, yet the U.S. economy remained resilient. Here’s how that strength could be tested in the coming …