US economy
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What’s next for US interest rates?The Explainer Rates stay steady as inflation concerns rise
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Last updated
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Political cartoons for August 3Cartoons Monday's political cartoons include a fiscal cliff, money piles, and Todd Blanche's title
By The Week US Published
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The GLP-1 economy: How weight-loss drugs are impacting major industriesin 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
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What is Alan Greenspan's legacy?Talking Points Both booms and busts define his Federal Reserve chairmanship
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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What will the post-Iran economy look like?Talking Points Gas and food prices are unlikely to come down quickly
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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A 75-year cattle low means beef prices could stay highThe Explainer Domestic cattle ranchers had only 86.2 million livestock at the start of the year
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Why is the US job market so bad for young people?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
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‘Blue dot fever’ is leading to canceled concertsThe explainer Empty seats could be a sign of economic turmoil
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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How the ‘annoyance economy’ is costing youthe explainer Spam calls, customer service chatbots and uncancelable subscriptions
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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What’s stagflation and why does the rising risk of it matter?the explainer When economic growth is stagnant and inflation is persistent, a rare economic phenomenon can occur
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Political cartoons for March 28Cartoons Saturday's political cartoons include an economy in trouble, Hegseth's Doctrine, and more
By The Week US Published
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Private credit’s very public problemThe explainer Economic uncertainty is a pathway toward bad investments
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Is Iran one ‘risky gamble’ too many for the Trump economy?Today's Big Question Concerns about an oil shock and stagflation are rising
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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The K-shaped economyFeature What happens when only the richest reap the benefits of economic growth?
By The Week US Published
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