Economic News

By HarshitNEW DELHI, JANUARY 28, 2026 — A long-anticipated trade agreement between India and the United States is at a “very advanced stage,” according to India’s petroleum and natural gas minister, signaling potential momentum in negotiations that have been slowed by tariff disputes and geopolitical tensions. Speaking to CNBC on Tuesday, Hardeep Singh Puri said […]

By HarshitWASHINGTON, JANUARY 24, 2026 — U.S. consumer spending accelerated in November as the holiday shopping season began, but new government data suggests the momentum is increasingly fragile, supported by shrinking savings and pressured by stubborn inflation. A shutdown-delayed report released Thursday by the U.S. Department of Commerce showed that consumer spending rose 0.5% in

By Harshit WASHINGTON, JANUARY 23 — As 2026 takes shape, the U.S. economy is settling into a growth pattern that feels unfamiliar to many Americans. The era of rapid rebounds and stimulus-driven momentum has faded, replaced by a slower, more uneven expansion that is challenging long-held assumptions about what a “healthy” economy looks like. Growth

By Harshit WASHINGTON, JANUARY 22 — While public attention in recent years has focused on inflation, interest rates, and labor shortages, a less visible shift is gaining importance inside the U.S. economy: productivity growth. In 2026, improvements in how efficiently Americans work—rather than how many people are employed—are increasingly driving economic stability. This trend is

By Harshit WASHINGTON, JANUARY 21 — The U.S. labor market in 2026 continues to defy traditional recession signals. Jobs remain available, unemployment is relatively low, and layoffs—outside of a few sectors—are not widespread. Yet one key engine of household financial momentum is losing speed: wage growth. For millions of American workers, paychecks are still rising,

By Harshit WASHINGTON, JANUARY 20 — The U.S. economy has defied repeated recession forecasts, supported by steady employment and resilient consumer activity. Yet beneath this surface stability lies a growing vulnerability that economists, lenders, and policymakers are watching closely in 2026: rising household debt. Unlike previous cycles driven primarily by corporate leverage or government borrowing,

By Harshit WASHINGTON, JANUARY 18 — By most traditional indicators, the U.S. economy has avoided the worst-case scenarios once feared during the inflation surge of the early 2020s. Growth has not collapsed, unemployment remains historically low, and inflation—while still above the Federal Reserve’s long-term target—has cooled significantly from its peak. Yet for millions of Americans,

By Harshit WASHINGTON, JANUARY 17, 2026 —For much of the past century, economic uncertainty in the United States has been closely tied to employment. Job losses, layoffs, and recessions were the primary sources of financial anxiety for households. In early 2026, that relationship has shifted. While concerns about employment still matter, uncertainty for many Americans

By Harshit WASHINGTON, JANUARY 14, 2026 —For much of modern economic history, wage growth has been treated as the primary measure of improving household well-being. Higher pay was assumed to translate directly into better living standards, stronger consumer confidence, and greater financial security. As the United States moves through early 2026, that assumption is increasingly

By Harshit WASHINGTON, JANUARY 13, 2026 —As the United States moves through the early weeks of 2026, the national economy continues to show signs of stability. Employment remains steady, businesses are operating without major disruption, and key economic indicators suggest ongoing growth rather than contraction. Yet for many Americans, this macroeconomic picture does not align