The CPI fell in July as gasoline prices fell, but rising service prices, tariff-driven goods inflation, and weakening job growth have raised concerns about stagflation, leaving the Fed with a difficult decision on whether to cut interest rates. More

Millions of student borrowers are in danger of having their wages garnished. Tourism in Vegas is down. Parents are increasingly re-thinking the 529 college savings plans. Catch up on the latest Economics in the News. More

A sharp slowdown in job growth, large downward revisions to May and June figures, and a modest uptick in the unemployment rate are signs of labor market weakness. Read HRE's summary and analysis. More

Despite a headline growth rate of 3.0% in the second quarter of 2025, the US economy shows signs of underlying weakness. Read HRE's summary and analysis. More