There are many factors that drive bull/bear markets for stocks, but arguably the first among equals is the business cycle. US ...

The third possibility is the most intriguing: Both data sets are broadly correct. G.D.P. really is booming — but it is being ...

The economy expanded at a 4.3% annual rate in Q3 before the government shutdown likely squelched growth in the fourth quarter.

When it comes to measuring the strength of the economy, one of the most important metrics to watch is the gross domestic product, or GDP. This week, the Commerce Department announced the U.S. had ...

GDP is the common measure of economic performance. Under ideal conditions, GDP growth implies an overall improvement in the economy’s performance. However, nearly half of GDP is produced in sectors ...

Global economic output is forecast to grow by 2.7 per cent in 2026, slightly below the 2.8 per cent estimated for 2025 and well below the pre-pandemic average of 3.2 per cent, according to the World ...

What even is "the economy"? Not too long ago, "the economy," as a thing in itself, wasn't really a common idea that people talked about. What changed that was an effort to measure every economic thing ...