Economy

Consumers appear confident and willing to spend now, but they’re worried about the future and haunted by memories of the Great Recession.

It’s a wonky subject, but important. Arcades, power grids and plumbing systems also help make sense of it.

It depends on how long you’ve been out, what you do and where you live.

Growth in the service sector is slowing, too, according to new numbers from the Institute for Supply Management.

That could hurt consumers but benefit banks and dealerships.

Uncertainty over which is coming is bothering some small business owners.

It’s a new fiscal year for America. Let’s look at our debt.

Where the economy, your personal life and your money meet.

“Prices are just tumbling every day,” says Lisa Goldenberg, president of Delaware Steel Co.

We break down the numbers behind a barrel of oil with Amelie Carlton of Rice University.