Economy

‘Showing Up in Droves’—Gen Z Trades Graduation Caps for Hard Hats

The share of Generation Z workers in the construction labor force more than doubled between 2019 and 2023, according to a recent report.

US Annual Inflation Ticks Up to 3 Percent for First Time Since January

The U.S. annual inflation rate rose to the highest level since January, driven by higher gasoline prices and shelter costs.
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US National Debt Hits $38 Trillion Milestone

U.S. gross national debt hits a record $38 trillion, Treasury data shows, highlighting continued growth in federal borrowing as of Oct. 21

US GDP Could Take a Hit From Shutdown, Says Treasury Secretary Bessent

The ongoing shutdown of the federal govt. could negatively impact America’s GDP, Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent said in a CNBC interview on Oct. 2.

More Women 25–40 Are Childless—What It Means for the US Economy

Census data shows a rise in childless women in the US, sparking economist concerns about future Social Security stability and workforce sustainability.

Chapter 7 Individual Bankruptcy Filings Jump 15 Percent in First 9 Months of 2025

249,152 individual Chapter 7 bankruptcy filings were made in first 9 months of this year in the US, which is a 15% jump compared to same period last year.

US Consumers Remain Resilient in August as Spending Tops Estimates

Consumers continued to support the U.S. economy as they opened their wallets in August, shrugging off modest increases in price pressures.

Durable Goods Orders Jump Nearly 3 Percent in August, Core Business Investment Gauge Rises

Orders for durable goods, ranging from computers to aircraft, increased by 2.9 percent last month, Commerce Dept’s Census Bureau reported on Sept. 25.