US economy

In the Spotlight Dating expenses are cutting into people’s financial plans, so they are pivoting to cheaper options

By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published 28 August 26

Today's Big Question Inflation, war and rising debt raise concerns among investors

By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published 20 August 26

Speed Read The debt had reached $39 trillion only five months ago

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 20 August 26

Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 18 August 26

In the Spotlight Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the working class is catching up

By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published 17 August 26

Talking Points Markets scramble as ‘forward guidance’ disappears

By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published 4 August 26

Cartoons Monday's political cartoons include a fiscal cliff, money piles, and Todd Blanche's title

By The Week US Published 3 August 26

in depth The popularization of drugs like Ozempic is shifting the way consumers spend and forcing businesses to adapt

By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published 22 July 26

Talking Points Both booms and busts define his Federal Reserve chairmanship

By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published 24 June 26

Talking Points Gas and food prices are unlikely to come down quickly

By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published 17 June 26

The Explainer Domestic cattle ranchers had only 86.2 million livestock at the start of the year

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 4 June 26

Today’s Big Question The market’s optimism gap between young and old is the highest in the world

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Last updated 13 May 26