Why US Drug Prices Are So High. Can Trump Really Cut Them?
Americans spend more on prescription drugs than anyone else in the world. It’s true that they take a…
China consumer prices return to growth in October
NANJING, CHINA – NOVEMBER 9, 2025 – Citizens shopping at a farmers’ market in Nanjing, China’s Jiangsu Province…
Economy Shows Positive Trends as Trump Prioritizes US Workers
Even as Senate Democrats continue to prevent the end of the federal government shutdown, there are promising signs…
Japan’s Households Boost Spending Despite Inflation Hit
A shopping street in Tokyo. Photographer: Toru Hanai/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) — Japan’s household spending rose for a fifth month,…
Holiday sales to increase to 4.2% amid inflation concerns: National Retail Federation
American shoppers are expected to spend more during the holiday shopping season this year, but the nation’s largest…
Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks up to 6.22% after four straight weekly declines
The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage ticked up for the first time in five weeks after…
Wall Street slips as more companies report their results
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are slipping in morning trading Thursday as investors pore over another batch of…
It’s the (Not Caring About the) Economy, Stupid
Devil’s bargain. One of the rare joys of social media is getting to watch Very Online political influencers…
You’re living in a “K-shaped” economy. Here’s how that affects you.
To understand how Americans are faring economically these days, it’s helpful to consider the eleventh letter of the…
Social Security COLA 2026 sparks call for change to calculation
Skynesher | E+ | Getty Images A Social Security cost-of-living adjustment of 2.8% will go into effect in…