Economic Indicators

Boy, have we talked a lot about inflation. It affected every part of our lives (and the economy) in 2022. Here are some of its highest highs and lowest lows. (It wasn't all bad news!)

An analysis of state-level economic growth suggests that a certain number of contracting state economies could signal the start of a national recession.

An analysis of state-level economic growth suggests that a certain number of contracting state economies could signal the start of a national recession.

Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 2.9 percent in the third quarter of 2022, in contrast to a decrease of 0.6 percent in the second quarter. The increase in the third quarter primarily reflected increases in exports and consumer spending that were partly offset by a decrease in housing investment.

A historical look at the inflation rate.

View the latest prices of your favorite restaurants, gyms, beauty salons, movie theaters, mechanics, pet groomers, deli shops, bakeries, and more.

I love checking out the different list of economics that give insight into the overall strength of the economy. But, it’s always fun to think about the newest indicators that are a result of new technology, different habits and ways of working. There are a number of economic indicators that I haven’t seen on any […]

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Sunday forecast a substantial reduction in U.S. inflation in 2023, barring an unexpected shock.

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Although inflation may have hit its peak, several countries around the world are still facing double-digit inflation in 2022.

Thomas Barkin, Richmond Federal Reserve President, was poring over the latest inflation-related data one morning this June after breakfast with bank interns when he saw an alarming sign. Prices had surged in May, after a slight drop in April that had raised hopes that a recent uptick in inflation would be short lived.

Visual insights that go beyond the headlines, from Chartr's newsletter published on Nov 14, 2022. Inflation vs. wages: Inflation is winning.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Price increases moderated in the United States last month in the latest sign that the inflation pressures that have gripped the nation might be easing as the economy slows. Consumer inflation reached 7.7% in October from a year earlier and 0.4% from September, the government said Thursday.

Pretty provocative question, huh? Using this interactive, your students will grapple with this question and learn how residents in other countries contemplate it too.  This interactive takes a step back from talking about money and forces students to think about what they value most when it comes to life. It will also allow them to 1) see what countries match up best with their definition of a better life 2) see how their answers compare with others in the U.S. and 3) have them think about the relative strengths and weaknesses of the U.S.

If you're planning on going to Walt Disney World in 2023, you can still buy next year's tickets at current rates until December 8. That's when prices on most ticket types will be increasing, including single-day tickets, multi-day passes and annual pass renewals.

The 2022 midterm elections are being held in a strange economic environment. Inflation is high but unemployment is low. So is the economy good or bad? We go ...

Seven experts weigh in on how to tackle inflation beyond interest rate hikes from the Fed.

Weaknesses in the American economy became more apparent as the 1920s progressed (CCEA).

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at a 2.6% annual rate from July through September, snapping two straight quarters of contraction and overcoming high inflation and interest rates just as voting begins in midterm elections in which the economy's health has emerged as a paramount issue.

Imminent recession is the topic du jour. From Goldman Sachs to the IMF, analysts and economists seem to agree that an economic downturn is coming for the United States in early 2023. That's why it's so surprising that the US economy is expected to show robust growth in Thursday's third-quarter GDP report.

If you get a raise, you may not end up in a higher tax bracket. But more of your income may be subject to Social Security taxes. And you’ll probably pay more for health care.

U.S. retail sales were unexpectedly flat in September as households cut back on purchases of motor vehicles and other big-ticket items like electronics and appliances amid stubbornly high inflation and rapidly rising interest rates.

Economist Eric Winograd says with services now driving inflation, "it is going to take a meaningful weakening of the labor market to bring inflation to heel.”

Explore search interest for inflation by time, location and popularity on Google Trends

Making cars was never an easy challenge for auto makers like Ford, GM and Lucid. But right now, supply-chain woes, parts shortages and inflation is making it...

Consumers may not notice shrinkflation when cereals are downsized