Here's what the Democratic election rout could mean for the U.S. economy
The Democratic midterm election sweep could result in changes in economic policies related to trade, spending priorities and artificial intelligence....
Mark Zandi
Consumers hit by one-two punch of oil and rates from Iran war. The estimated bill is $1,700 per household
A man pumps gas at an Exxon station as the price of oil and gas has surged amid the U.S.-Israeli...
Here’s the inflation breakdown for August 2026 — in one chart
A driver refuels a vehicle at a Chevron gas station in Miami, Florida, Sept. 3, 2026.Zak Bennett/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesInflation...
Moody’s Economist Mark Zandi: Strict immigration policies necessarily does not mean more and better job opportunities for native-born workers
Moody’s Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi recently said that the strict immigration policies do not necessarily translate into more or...
As the U.S.-Iran war heats up again, these parts of the stock market and economy could be affected
An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, prepares to launch from the flight deck of Nimitz-class...
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...
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...
