politics

President Donald Trump and his team are talking about affordability. So are Democrats like Zohran Mamdani and Jim Clyburn. Why does the word hold so much political power?

Political partisanship has become so persistent in sentiment surveys that some economists say it’s getting harder to accurately measure moods of consumers.

Joel Mokyr of Northwestern University thinks that AI can help humanity be more prosperous. Institutions and politics just have to keep up.

Cracker Barrel's decision to toss their new logo and keep the "old timer" is an example of the power that engaged consumers have right now.

Being able to successfully navigate disagreement — including tricky political conversations — is an attractive skill to many employers.

Inflation and tariff fears contributed to a decline of 10% in the University of Michigan’s latest survey.

A key measure of consumer confidence finds consumers anticipating worse economic conditions.

As the second Trump administration begins, people have kept up their spending — but not all for the same reasons.

The political change could stir discord among workers who need to collaborate. But employers can preserve productivity and possibly friendships.

While the country awaits a new prime minister, a budget crisis looms.