Iran war cost: Average U.S. household paying $450 more on gas and energy
Americans have spent nearly $450 extra per household on rising energy costs during the Iran war, according to an analysis...
Mark Zandi
Why the stock market is hitting records despite Iran war
Traders work at the New York Stock Exchange on April 16, 2026. NYSEU.S. stocks climbed to record highs on Wednesday...
Private credit's cracks open door for Wall Street banks' comeback: 'The tug of war is just starting'
Wall Street, Manhattan, New York.Andrey Denisyuk | Moment | Getty ImagesWall Street banks may finally be getting a long-awaited opening...
Wealth inequality and the 'K-shaped' economy are more striking than ever, data shows
The gap between the best and worse off Americans is growing — and economists don't see an end in sight.The...
Economist Mark Zandi sees the Fed surprising with three rate cuts in first half of 2026
Labor market weakness, uncertainty about inflation and political pressure will push the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates aggressively in...
U.S. Consumer Spending Grew More Slowly in September
Consumer spending rose 0.6% in September, the Commerce Department said Friday, as the Delta variant and supply-chain disruptions weighed on...
