The global economy is, to put it mildly, in a state of flux. Before the most recent U.S. elections, it was already being buffeted by geopolitical shocks and the prospect of transformative technological innovations.

New data from the US Department of Labor revealed that tariff-driven inflation is pushing up consumer prices across the nation. In Louisiana and Acadiana, the economy is

"It's certainly possible that one of the impacts of tariff hikes is we'll see an increase in supplier bankruptcies in 2025 and 2026," a source told Newsweek.

Ohio’s unemployment fund is on an unsustainable path, and lawmakers remain divided over whether to fix it by cutting benefits or raising business taxes.

The United States is imposing antidumping duties on most imports of fresh tomatoes from Mexico, the US Commerce Department said Monday as Washington alleged its neighbour engaged in unfair trade. The duties, set at 17.09 per cent, come after Washington moved to terminate a 2019 agreement that staved off such charges.

President Donald Trump's turbulent tariff agenda, combined with mass deportations and increased national debt, has created heightened volatility in financial markets. Though many economists say there's low risk of a job-loss recession,

The nation’s corps of nurses, oncologists, lab technicians, anesthesiologists and other health-related workers has been growing steadily, through recession after recession, going from 9 percent of the total workforce in 2000 to 13 percent today. The government expects that trend to continue, as the nation ages and requires more care.

Stock quotes may flash by on a screen like isolated numbers, but behind every price is a real business. Each one depends on the broader economy to generate sales, hire workers and grow profits.

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Responding to the question, “Should the EU Bite the 10 Percent Tariff Bullet With the United States?” Steve Hanke writes:

Below are some points you might find thought-provoking. If you haven’t listened to any of these great podcasts before, I encourage you to check them out during the summer lull. Aside from my expectation that the stock market will be much higher years from now,

Economic warning signs are flashing for anyone nearing retirement age. A shrinking GDP could force early retirement while simultaneously threatening Social Security and Medicare funding.