Economics

U.S. consumer confidence continued its sharp 2025 decline as Americans’ views about their financial futures fell to a 12-year low, driven by rising concerns over tariffs and inflation.

Canadians have reduced trips to the US amid worsening relations and others may follow.

State’s manufacturing workforce keeps shrinking

Americans are cutting back on Doritos, Goldfish and Hostess cakes. It’s not for their health, however – it’s a sign that even small indulgences have gotten too expensive for many to afford.

Cloudflare has a new AI-generated “honeypot.”

A brief look at the history of music suggests it might not be... as hard as that is to imagine....

Because high tariffs raise the cost of motor parts, maintenance, and even insurance claims, the auto industry is particularly affected. High tariffs have the potential to cause everyday spending to…

Every fiber of my economic being cries out against tariffs. If they are so good, why doesn’t each state in the US have one against the products of all of the

Independently produced by award-winning filmaker, Ben Niles, Note by Note follows the creation of a Steinway concert grand, #L1037, from forest floor to concert hall.

The tech giant is expecting to lose $15 to $20 billion on its streaming business in its first 10 years, The Information reported.

Importers have many questions. The answers, amid fast-changing government plans, aren't always easy to find.

Sales of existing homes rose 4.2%, reflecting an increase in shopping activity and in the number of homes for sale since the start of the year.

The average 16-ounce bag of potato chips has gotten 29% more expensive since 2021, while overall grocery prices have risen 23%, according to government data.

Klarna is partnering with DoorDash to give users of the restaurant delivery service more ways to pay for their meals.

A new report shows that more than 80% of apps never reach $1,000 in monthly revenue in the first two years after launching....

The unholy alliance in support of protectionism should terrify free marketeers who recognize the folly of using tariffs as a job creation tool.

On Tuesday, Vice President J. D. Vance said that the Trump administration's support of AI and tech innovations should benefit both populists and those

The devices will be used to airlift heavy, dangerous loads normally carried by mountain guides. They might even deliver a hot meal or two.

Last year, Michigan invested well over $100 million in student scholarships. Even so, the rate of high school grads going to college is still below pre-pandemic levels.

Government data shows switching jobs these days leads to a barely noticeable raise.

Just a few years after Covid sparked a mass exodus from metro areas, population growth in US cities is climbing again — largely due to immigration....

Unilever’s entire ice cream empire is being scooped up and spun off....

A Palo Alto listing comes with an unusual sales pitch.

Many Dollar General customers “only have enough money for basic essentials,” CEO Todd Vasos told investors after a disappointing earnings report.

Canada and the European Union swiftly hit back at increased steel and aluminum tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Canada matched Trump's 25% increase on steel and aluminum and raised tariffs - that is, import taxes - on a slew of other U.S. goods.

The president backed off after Ontario suspended its electricity surcharge.

My colleague, Maggie Anders, recently made an insightful post on X.

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says he could take government spending out of his agency's reports on gross domestic product.

With the rise in the demand for the 4-Day Work Week, being assessed on tasks completed – not hours spent working, the message is clear: People want to work less.