economy

US economy is an area of the production, distribution and trade, as well as consumption of goods and services by different methods.

How Affordability Became America’s Conversation

How Affordability Became America’s Conversation
How Affordability Became America’s Conversation
January 21, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

Most Americans probably don’t remember the exact inflation rate last year. But they remember that the footlong they once paid 5 dollars for is now...

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Why the Labor Economy Turns to Credit to Keep Spending
Why the Labor Economy Turns to Credit to Keep Spending
January 21, 2026  |  Economy

The U.S. Labor Economy may sit at the lower end of the wage scale, but it punches far above its weight in economic impact. Roughly...

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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Says AI Could Increase Both Economic Growth and Unemployment
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Says AI Could Increase Both Economic Growth and Unemployment
January 20, 2026  |  artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) could create a never-before-seen scenario in which both GDP growth and the unemployment rate are very high, creating greater inequality, Anthropic CEO...

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Automakers Face Chip Shortage Due to Demand From AI Data Centers
Automakers Face Chip Shortage Due to Demand From AI Data Centers
January 20, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Automakers and their suppliers are reportedly facing shortages of memory chips due to competition from companies building artificial intelligence data centers. Get the Full Story...

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Study Finds Most Paycheck-to-Paycheck Households Expect Tariffs to Worsen Financial Strain
Study Finds Most Paycheck-to-Paycheck Households Expect Tariffs to Worsen Financial Strain
January 20, 2026  |  Consumer Finance

The latest round of tariff threats tied to global trade tensions, lobbed this weekend over Greenland, arrives at a moment when millions of U.S. households...

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IMF Sees Threat to World Economy if AI Falls Short
IMF Sees Threat to World Economy if AI Falls Short
January 19, 2026  |  artificial intelligence

The IMF is reportedly warning of a threat to the world economy from an AI downturn. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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EU May Implement Tariffs on US Goods Amid Tensions Over Greenland
EU May Implement Tariffs on US Goods Amid Tensions Over Greenland
January 19, 2026  |  Economy

The European Union could implement tariffs on U.S. goods as soon as Feb. 7, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday (Jan. 19), citing a European...

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Only 24% of Americans Saved More in 2025
Only 24% of Americans Saved More in 2025
January 16, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

A growing share of Americans look financially stable on paper yet remain one unexpected bill away from strain, according to PYMNTS Intelligence research that reframed...

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