Economics

Ticketmaster’s maligned fees and customer service issues are again under the microscope. Will American music fans ever see anything better?

It’s probably never going above 50% again...

Apple’s new iPhone 16 goes on pre-sale tomorrow and the company is hoping the integration of its AI, Apple Intelligence, will drive consumers...

BloodManor could do more than $1 million in sales this year over just 21 nights of business.

As Halloween surges in popularity, more retailers are cashing in.

Top Michigan economists explained how the Harris and Trump economic platforms will impact the state.

The FTC sued to block the merger between Tapestry and Capri, arguing it would harm consumers and employees.

The highest-income households would receive more than 45% of the benefits if the expiring provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act are extended, according to an analysis released Monday by the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center.

It’s been a while since my last “Ask an Economist” article. I try to answer FEE Readers’ questions about economics regularly, so if you have a question, feel

As the warmth of summer fades, and the leaves begin to turn, something else appears—the Spirit Halloween store. They pop up in vacant retail spots, and stick

In most states across the country, more people donated to Vice President Kamala Harris than to former president Donald Trump. See the donor breakdown near you.

The carriers have held early-stage deal discussions, as Spirit continues negotiations with bondholders over possible bankruptcy terms.

US economic growth is exceeding that of other G7 countries largely due to high worker productivity.

Back in August, an article in The Atlantic titled “Sometimes You Just Have to Ignore the Economists” stirred up controversy. The article, authored by Zephyr

Is Google a monopoly? No. What about the National Association of Realtors—does it deserve this moniker? Certainly not. Did monopoly status ever fit

“It’s time to end this … system of exploitative lending that keeps Americans trapped in debt. Rates on all consumer loans and credit cards should be capped at

Yesterday rubber-stamped an idea that began as a whisper last year and has slowly become more evident with every passing quarter: the streaming...

The show which premiered in the U.S. in 2009, has broadcast the stress of the Great Recession, the allure of Silicon Valley, the upheaval of the Covid pandemic and now, whatever this economy is.

They have kept bars flush with cash but created headaches for locals and authorities who didn’t find eight drunk guys dressed as Santa Claus funny.

Rising cocoa prices are pushing younger consumers to try different confections.

Economists widely agree that Trump’s tariffs would make it more expensive to buy almost anything in America.

Tariffs are at the center of former President Donald Trump’s economic plan. He wants to put across-the-board 60% tariffs on everything from China and 10%-20%...

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will say on Thursday that walling off the U.S. economy as proposed by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump would be "deeply misguided," raising prices for American consumers and making U.S. companies less competitive.

Author’s Note: This is the third of three essays about America’s longest-serving Treasury Secretary, Albert Gallatin (here are Part 1 and Part 2). All three

Honey, I shrunk the chips… promising to be less stingy after customers complained it was shrinking snack portion sizes while keeping prices...

Step into the chancellor’s shoes and devise your Budget plan

We could be free of Rocket Money’s fake standup ads by Spring.

PepsiCo, the maker of popular chip brands Lay’s, Doritos and Ruffles, is increasing snack sizes at a time when sales have lagged.

Trump's tariff plans could lead to economic isolation, affecting global markets and increasing costs for American consumers.

Labor government looks to tighten consumer laws ahead of election