The price of gold surges past its record high. Thrift stores are benefiting, as consumers are looking to stretch their budgets. A winter blast wreaked havoc on most of the United States over the weekend. Catch up on the latest Economics in the News. More

Inflation remains stubbornly above the Fed’s target, squeezing household finances, even as consumer spending and economic growth remain resilient. More

How many promises has President Trump kept regarding the US economy after the first year of his term? Online prediction markets are rising in popularity. China is having a declining birth rate issue. Catch up on the latest Economics in the News. More

Inflation was lower than expected in December but remained above the Fed’s target, as food and shelter prices strained household budgets and gasoline prices helped offset costs. More