US economy

Today's Big Question Prices are rising. So is consumer debt.

By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published 20 October 26

Feature The average used vehicle costs above $30,000

By The Week US Published 13 October 26

In the Spotlight A federal program is supposed to wipe out debts after 10 years but has been hit with major delays

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 9 October 26

Today's Big Question Would-be home buyers are getting more cautious

By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published 25 September 26

In the Spotlight US president appears willing to risk jeopardising midterm election in his desire to ‘vassalise’ America’s northern neighbour

By The Week UK Published 5 September 26

Feature The K-shaped economy is ‘alive and well’

By The Week US Published 3 September 26

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