Bill Gates has been right about a lot of things over the years — Microsoft, mosquito nets, the risk of pandemics. One thing he was not so right about: the idea that the internet would cut out the ...

Gallup’s Economic Confidence Index dipped to a negative 33 rating in December, the lowest level recorded in President Trump’s second term, according to new data. The index — which reflects ...

Americans’ feelings about the US economy remain in the doldrums after President Donald Trump’s tariffs: Consumer sentiment continued its freefall this month, settling in at a near-record low. The ...

The potential implementation of tariffs presents significant economic risks that may be overlooked in the current bullish market environment. Historical evidence and economic principles suggest that ...

Americans’ confidence in the economy slipped in November to negative 30, according to the latest Gallup poll, the lowest level recorded since July 2024. Gallup’s Economic Confidence Index — which ...

As the Trump administration continues to pursue a chaotic tariff policy — announcing steep tariffs on the United States' major trading partners, only to pause most of the import taxes for 90 days — ...

To borrow a phrase made famous by Sesame Street, today’s economy is brought to you by the letter K and the number 175,000. Adopting letters as stand-in descriptors for economic conditions is a ...

Discover how coincident indicators reflect current economic conditions, their role in analyzing business cycles, and their impact on understanding economic trends.

President Donald Trump's approval rating dropped to one the lowest levels seen during his second term in a new poll from CNN/SSRS. In the survey released Nov. 3, the president had a 37% approval ...

Learn how current transfers work in international transactions. Explore the different types, their significance, and how they impact the current account balance.