Higher Rock Education - Economics Blog

Economics in the News - March 30 - April 5, 2026

Thursday, April 09, 2026

More student loan borrowers are defaulting on their loan payments. Economists are beginning to take the threat of AI in the job market more seriously. Gas prices hit their highest levels since 2022. Catch up on the latest Economics in the News. More

US Employment - March 2026

Monday, April 06, 2026

Great news: employment increased while the unemployment rate decreased. However, the report also highlighted weaknesses, including a declining labor force and slow wage growth. More

Economics in the News - March 23-29, 2026

Thursday, April 02, 2026

March marked the worst month for the S&P 500 in a year. Why coffee prices are soaring and likely will continue to do so. The gender pay gap widens in back-to-back years for first time since 1960s. Catch up on the latest Economics in the News. More

Economics in the News - March 9-15, 2026

Thursday, March 19, 2026

It's harder than ever for Americans to afford a new car. The ongoing war in the Middle East is threatening the supply for a range of goods. The new, temporary design of the dime to commemorate America's 250th anniversary is causing controversy. Catch up on the latest Economics in the News. More

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