Just as baseball teams decide to be "buyers" or "sellers" at midseason, households and businesses should assess their economic outlook to determine whether to spend and invest or save resources.

The report, conducted by two economists at the C.D. Howe Institute, points the finger at Ottawa’s unfunded spending spree ...

Consumers haven't yet felt sticker price shock for footwear purchases, but some shoe brands and retail experts say increases ...

Steve Hanke criticizes Trump and Fed Chairman Powell for their flawed focus on interest rates over money supply, blames the Fed for exacerbating income ...

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State officials from the Department of Employment and Economic Development said they’re keeping a close eye on federal policy ...

The independence of central banks, which allows policymakers to operate free from political meddling, is considered ...

Consumers picked up their spending in June showing resilience despite anxiety high over tariffs and the U.S. economy.

The causal pathways by which tariffs could cause a recession seem dormant. Trade policy turmoil is the new normal, and may not create as much economic damage as feared.

"Although stock valuations are high, as long as the economy continues to expand and unemployment remains low, then people will continue to spend and the flywheel can keep generating higher profits, ...