Talmon Smith

Homeowners with low fixed-rate mortgages lead a resilient picture of the economy. But many consumers are frustrated with declining real wages and other loans.

Gross domestic product grew at a slower rate in the second quarter and persistent price pressures are unsettling financial markets.

Economic growth at the end of 2025 was revised downward and consumer prices rose at the start of 2026.

Gross domestic product grew at a 4.3 percent annual rate, faster than the previous three months.

A surge in U.S. wealth has been driven by stock and home values. But the gains are concentrated at the top, leaving others in a sour economic mood.

Employers added 151,000 jobs in February, the Labor Department said, based on surveys taken as Trump administration policies were still rolling out.

Hiring has slowed, but joblessness remains at levels defying economic norms. Big policy changes under a new administration could test that resilience.

Frustrated by higher prices, many Pennsylvanians with fresh pay raises and solid finances report a sense of insecurity lingering from the pandemic.

There is a growing view that the U.S. business cycle has changed (for better) in a more diversified economy. To some, that sounds like tempting fate.

Costlier vehicles and repairs are pushing premiums higher even as the increase in U.S. consumer prices is tapering overall.