Economy

A reduction in U.S. government debt and economic growth are the reasons for the checks, says the head of the National Economic Council.

Some say they long for the old magic of Vegas to return.

In the utilities sector, 80 percent of companies had at least a quarter of their employees aged 55 and older in 2022, up from 35 percent in 2006.

The delayed jobs report shows employment gains topped economists’ expectations.

Policymakers cut rates by a quarter point, citing a slowing job market. Three officials dissented on differing grounds.

Automotive dealers reported weaker demand as walk-in and online traffic hit record lows. Cox expects confidence to recover in early 2026.

‘If there’s going to be a consumer spending pullback, it’s probably going to wait until 2026,’ says Bankrate analyst Ted Rossman.

Lower gasoline prices could be the new norm for another year, market experts say.

The unemployment rate for Americans with a bachelor’s degree or higher rose to 2.8 percent in September, up from 2.3 percent a year earlier.

McKinsey says machines could already perform the majority of U.S. work hours today, accelerating job shifts across offices, warehouses, and services.

Overall, the cost-cutting initiative begun in January has saved $214 billion in taxpayer funds, the agency said.

A panel of 42 professional forecasters say stronger consumer spending and investment will lift 2026 output.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said 2026 ‘could be a record-breaking tax refund season.’

The LAO estimates that more than 60 percent of new revenue—about $7 billion—must be directed to education funding formulas.

For many, the wait to buy a home leads to other postponements, such as delaying marriage, children, or a career change.

The ESG-inspired state laws, which force companies to disclose climate risks, take effect in 2026.

Despite AI’s impact on entry-level employment, 61 percent of employers noted that they are not replacing junior roles with AI.

U.S. house prices rose by 2.3 percent from August 2024 to August 2025, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency.

The dream of homeownership is getting further out of reach for millennial and Generation Z Americans as more buyers fight over fewer homes.

Current spending on all welfare programs, as a percentage of gross domestic product, is 12 times higher than it was in 1962.

A reduction in U.S. government debt and economic growth are the reasons for the checks, says the head of the National Economic Council.

Some say they long for the old magic of Vegas to return.

In the utilities sector, 80 percent of companies had at least a quarter of their employees aged 55 and older in 2022, up from 35 percent in 2006.

The delayed jobs report shows employment gains topped economists’ expectations.

Policymakers cut rates by a quarter point, citing a slowing job market. Three officials dissented on differing grounds.

Automotive dealers reported weaker demand as walk-in and online traffic hit record lows. Cox expects confidence to recover in early 2026.

‘If there’s going to be a consumer spending pullback, it’s probably going to wait until 2026,’ says Bankrate analyst Ted Rossman.

Lower gasoline prices could be the new norm for another year, market experts say.

The unemployment rate for Americans with a bachelor’s degree or higher rose to 2.8 percent in September, up from 2.3 percent a year earlier.

McKinsey says machines could already perform the majority of U.S. work hours today, accelerating job shifts across offices, warehouses, and services.

Overall, the cost-cutting initiative begun in January has saved $214 billion in taxpayer funds, the agency said.

A panel of 42 professional forecasters say stronger consumer spending and investment will lift 2026 output.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said 2026 ‘could be a record-breaking tax refund season.’

The LAO estimates that more than 60 percent of new revenue—about $7 billion—must be directed to education funding formulas.

For many, the wait to buy a home leads to other postponements, such as delaying marriage, children, or a career change.

The ESG-inspired state laws, which force companies to disclose climate risks, take effect in 2026.

Despite AI’s impact on entry-level employment, 61 percent of employers noted that they are not replacing junior roles with AI.

U.S. house prices rose by 2.3 percent from August 2024 to August 2025, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency.

The dream of homeownership is getting further out of reach for millennial and Generation Z Americans as more buyers fight over fewer homes.

Current spending on all welfare programs, as a percentage of gross domestic product, is 12 times higher than it was in 1962.