The U.S. economy entered 2026 on shaky footing, with slowing growth, cautious consumer spending, rising debt, and persistent inflation, likely keeping the Federal Reserve on hold amid growing uncertainty. More

February inflation remained relatively stable as slowing housing costs helped restrain core prices, but rising energy costs and the surge in oil prices following the Iran conflict threaten to push inflation higher in the months ahead. More

World leaders prepare for economic consequences stemming from President Trump's war. E-commerce is slowly moving away from quick, same-day delivery. More middle class homebuyers are using programs to help them afford a downpayment. Catch up on the latest Economics in the News. More

The labor market weakened in February as the U.S. lost 92,000 jobs and unemployment rose to 4.4%, raising concerns for the Fed as slowing hiring collides with rising energy prices. More