Inflation versus deflation? Bull market versus bear market? The economy is confusing enough for the average person without all the jargon. While most Americans just want to know how much a carton of ...

If you talk to most Americans, the economy feels bad. Post-pandemic economic malaise and anger over inflation were major contributing factors to why incumbent political parties lost their reelection ...

A surplus occurs when assets or goods exceed demand. Learn about different types of surplus, their impact on economies, and examples of surplus scenarios.

The U.S. economy shrank for two consecutive quarters this year, increasing speculation that the country could be headed for a recession. But does two straight quarters of economic decline mean we’re ...

The U.S. Commerce Department reported on July 28 that the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) fell at an annual rate of 0.9% in the second quarter, marking two consecutive quarters of decline. GDP ...