The United States federal government shutdown extends into fifth week. Retirees are set to see boost in their Social Security. More couples are choosing to have less kids, that could be a problem for the future of the global economy. Catch up on the latest Economics in the News. More

Inflation rose modestly in September, with CPI up 3.0%—the highest since January—while softer data support expectations of more Fed rate cuts amid a cooling job market. More

Companies are investing billions into data centers to build AI models but some communities are taking issue. Robinhood has spent countless energy appealing to younger generations for its brokerage app. The WNBA has expanded rapidly in recent years, but fans are feeling the heat with higher costs. Catch up on the latest Economics in the News. More

Three economists earn Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics Sciences. Businesses are feeling the impact of the government shutdown. Parents spent $40 billion on kids' sports last year. Catch up on the latest Economics in the News. More