GDP

New research finds that Latinas accounted for $1.3 trillion in 2021, thanks largely to the daughters of immigrants.

Second quarter gross domestic product growth was 2.8%. That’s double the GDP growth in the first quarter of the year.

The Federal Reserve will be looking for signs that the economy is slowing in a manageable way so that it can cut interest rates.

Whether it’s new machines for a factory or better software to manage payments, companies spend because they see opportunities.

Growth is being held back by weak domestic demand and a real estate crisis.

Compared to many other countries, the U.S. trade-to-GDP ratio is below the global average. But the explanation is complicated.

Powell is paying close attention to “final sales,” a narrower measure than GDP itself that focuses on private sector demand.

The annual expansion was revised down to 1.3%. That could indicate softening elsewhere, including trade partners like Canada and China.

This marks the end of a six-quarter streak of GDP growth of 2% or more. But the downshift might not be cause for worry just yet.

The U.S. economy has been growing at a steady clip while many others are faltering.