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Economic growth
A hot labor market is good, right? So why could it lead to a recession?
by
Justin Ho
Jan 3, 2023
Economists say millions of unfilled jobs could limit economic growth.
Is a growing middle class the real key to economic growth?
by
Janet Nguyen
Oct 14, 2022
Ideas are a key ingredient for economic growth. And to generate new ideas, you need … more people.
Global economic growth will be almost cut in half this year — or will it?
Apr 19, 2022
The IMF forecasts a slowdown in growth from 6.1% in 2021 to 3.6% in 2022. But the pandemic and the war could change its outlook.
Consumer sentiment offers another window into economic recovery
Jul 16, 2021
All eyes will be on feelings about inflation for the month of July.
China's economic slowdown hurts other nations too
Jul 15, 2021
China is the world's second-largest economy. Headwinds it encounters also blow globally.
What exactly is the Consumer Confidence Index? Why does it matter?
Jun 29, 2021
Consumer confidence is about intentions and expectations, helping us predict the future.
The economy seems great for some people, dire for others. What's going on?
Jun 24, 2021
There's a disconnect between rising GDP and consumer spending — and the number of people out of work.
For public good, not for profit.
Consumer forecasts of inflation could be a self-fulfilling prophecy
Jun 14, 2021
A Federal Reserve survey found consumers are expecting inflation to hit 4% next year.
NABE forecasters predict strong economic growth, ongoing recovery in 2021
May 24, 2021
The economists say they expect employment to recover and that recent price spikes for some consumer goods should moderate.
Slow U.S. population growth stiffens economic headwinds
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Scott Tong
Apr 27, 2021
Retirees are living longer, the working-age population is shrinking and birthrates are down in the U.S.