Economy

Health Care Industry Shows Resilience in 2025—What’s Ahead for 2026

The U.S. health care industry ended the year with solid growth, despite rising challenges that squeezed profit margins, especially for providers.

Retail in 2025: A Roller Coaster Year—What’s Next in 2026

Retail faced sharp volatility in 2025 as high inflation, a softening labor market, rising household debt, and fierce competition drove uneven sales.
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Silver Tops $75 as Record-Breaking Precious Metals Run Continues

Silver surged past $75 an ounce for the first time overnight into Dec. 26, extending a powerful rally that’s made it the year’s strongest-performing precious metal.

US Consumers Grow More Optimistic About Future Finances, Recession Fears Retreat

U.S. consumers grew more hopeful about their future financial prospects in December and edged away from worst-case recession fears.

US Economy Expands 4.3 Percent in 3rd Quarter, Topping Expectations

Delayed BEA data released Dec. 23 shows strong consumer spending and rebounding exports pushed U.S. economic growth above economists’ expectations.

Weekly Jobless Claims Decline as US Labor Market Stabilizes

First-time U.S. unemployment claims fell in the week ending Dec. 13, indicating the labor market remains broadly stable despite economic uncertainty.

Inflation Cools to 2.7 Percent in November, Lower Than Expected

The annual inflation rate eased to 2.7% last month—the lowest level since July—from 3% in September, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

64,000 Jobs Added in November, While Unemployment Rises to 4.6 Percent

Employers added 64,000 jobs last month after shedding 105,000 positions in October, according to delayed data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).