Abha Bhattarai

U.S. voters’ decisive swing toward President-elect Donald Trump reflects dissatisfaction with recent inflation, as well as deeper fears about slipping financial security.

Downbeat perceptions of the economy have been a defining force of this election cycle, with polls showing the cost of living is among Americans’ top concerns.

Fresh data from the Commerce Department shows that gross domestic product grew at a 2.8 percent annualized rate.

Gas prices are heading below $3 a gallon in parts of the country before the presidential election, although there may be no political boost for Vice President Kamala Harris.

When JD Vance and Tim Walz meet to debate Tuesday, families hope they talk about the child tax credit, paid family leave and child-care affordability.

Voters are feeling better about Vice President Kamala Harris’s handling of the economy, narrowing Donald Trump’s lead on the key issue.

Child-care costs are a major issue for Nevada parents as the election approaches.

The Federal Reserve is slated to cut interest rates in its meeting Wednesday. Follow along for live updates on the Fed interest rate decision.

Homebuyers are rushing to take advantage of lower mortgage rates following the Federal Reserve’s recent interest rate cut.

Household incomes rose last year for the first time since 2019, but the poverty rate also went up.

Americans are still spending big — on cars, appliances and furniture — in a surprise burst of activity that’s propelling the U.S. economy and helping shake off fears of an impending downturn.

Weddings are getting smaller as their price tags get bigger.

High rents are pushing working Americans out of their homes, adding to worsening homelessness around the country.

Fresh data from the Commerce Department on Thursday showed that gross domestic product grew at a 2.8 percent annualized rate.

The software update that hobbled large swaths of the world sent a shock wave through global business and financial systems, reminiscent of pandemic closures.

New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that jobs growth has moderated to 206,000 positions in June.

Economic data shows that Black workers are faring exceptionally well: The Black unemployment rate remains near historic lows and wage gains are at all-time highs.

The labor market’s cooldown is hitting new college graduates hard, four years after the pandemic derailed their schooling.

5 takeaways from the latest markdowns by Walmart, McDonald’s, Best Buy and others

After a spurt of optimism, Americans are feeling a little more glum about the economy — again.