Economy

Among affordability constraints and the high cost of labor and materials, experts say construction loans for builders could play a role, too.

Preliminary data from Technomic shows that chains grew by 3%, while small restaurants declined by more than 2% last year.

Energy prices are likely going to be a big focus at the Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee meeting next week. That's because rising energy costs could push up inflation overall — or, they could slow economic growth.

A new proposal suggests freezing prices on staple foods — but economists warn price controls could bring shortages and other unintended consequences.

Headline inflation was at its lowest in five years, but a global oil price shock has made the reading a bit stale.

Recent research has found that tariffs can reduce economic activity to a point where inflation starts to fall. But if that happens, the economy would be dealing with much bigger problems.

According to the February CPI report for February, egg prices are down 42%. But don’t put all of them in one basket — other grocery staples got more expensive.

They’re required to work during government shutdowns.

But they’re climbing unevenly.

From AI to tariffs to generalized economic uncertainty, a survey from KPMG gives us a glimpse into the minds of 100 big-time CEOs.