Hurricane Helene recovery could cost $34 billion. Here’s who might pay
An aerial picture taken on September 28, 2024, shows storm damage in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in Valdosta, Georgia.…
How immigrants are helping keep job growth hot while inflation cools
Immigration — both authorized and unauthorized — has helped the U.S. job market sustain a fiery run in recent months…
Biden says U.S. economy is world’s best. Trump calls it a ‘cesspool.’ Data is clear.
President Joe Biden is fighting to convince inflation-weary voters that the U.S. economy is healthy. “America has the best economy…
Net worth surged 37% in pandemic era for the typical family, Fed finds — the most on record
Net worth surged for the typical family during the pandemic era, largely on the back on higher home and stock…
Americans’ buying power rose for first time since March 2021 amid falling inflation
Workers saw their buying power grow in May for the first time in two years, as inflation continues to fall…
Here’s the inflation breakdown for April 2023, in one chart
Inflation in April notched its lowest reading in two years, as price pressures for consumers continue to moderate from multidecade…
Moody’s Analytics’ Mark Zandi says Fed unlikely to hike rates in March given banking turmoil
Moody’s Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi thinks the Federal Reserve is unlikely to raise interest rates at its March meeting…
