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How to measure the economy when the government isn't doing it

Everything's an economic indicator these days — from offbeat numbers on restaurant reservations and visits to the Statue of ...

How is the economy doing during the government shutdown? An economist weighs in

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Moody's Chief Economist Mark Zandi about the strength of the economy during the government shutdown.

GDP revised up to strong 3.8% rate in second quarter, final estimate shows

Second-quarter GDP was revised up to a strong 3.8% rate. That comes after the GDP contracted in the first quarter.

Economist Mark Zandi says 22 states are already in recession based on 2 clear indicators — how to protect yourself now

The states that Zandi believes are in recession are as follows: Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine ...
American Banker

Why Commerce posted GDP data to nine blockchains

The U.S. Department of Commerce recently posted data about U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) on multiple blockchains. The move is an effort to win over President Trump's confidence in the figures ...

The shutdown is complicating the Fed’s ability to help the economy

The Federal Reserve was already facing one of its most difficult battles, steering a shifting economy through a weakening labor market and stubborn inflation. The government shutdown just made that ...
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

K-shaped economy: Why the wealthy are thriving as most Americans fall behind

The markets have climbed higher despite continuing concerns around the shutdown, tariffs and inflation. The S&P 500 and ...