Category Economy

The “Economy” posts category covers how money, jobs, prices, and production interact in society and markets. It explains economic activity—production, distribution, trade, and consumption of goods and services—and tracks indicators like inflation, unemployment, GDP, and interest rates. It also explores policy choices and their effects on households and businesses.

 United States Economic Report January 2026

A stormy political illustration of the Statue of Liberty standing on a cracked pedestal marked “125%,” holding chains of dollar bills as waves of US banknotes pour into a dark pit labeled “INTEREST PAYMENTS,” surrounded by tattered American flags.

The United States economy enters 2026 with remarkably resilient momentum, expanding at an estimated 4.3% annualized rate in Q4 2025—the strongest quarterly performance in two years—yet faces a complex macroeconomic crossroads as multiple forces converge to shape the trajectory ahead.