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Gas prices at more than $6 a gallon are displayed at a Mobil station on May 04, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Economy‘Americans are literally getting squeezed’: A top economist on why your wages are disappearing while the rich keep booking vacations
By Eva RoytburgMay 10, 2026
Dating has gotten so expensive that nearly half of U.S. singles say it’s no longer worth it, as the average night out approaches $200
Personal FinanceDating has gotten so expensive that nearly half of U.S. singles say it’s no longer worth it, as the average night out approaches $200
By Sydney LakeMay 5, 2026
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EconomyIt turns out that Joe Biden really did crush Americans’ dreams for the future. Just look at how the vibe changed 5 years ago
By Jake AngeloFebruary 10, 2026
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell
EconomyEconomy is marginally improving but only because the rich are splurging on luxury items and holidays, the Fed says
By Eleanor PringleJanuary 15, 2026
Americans making more than $100,000 are quickly losing faith in the economy—and it’s a red flag for the white-collar job market
EconomyAmericans making more than $100,000 are quickly losing faith in the economy—and it’s a red flag for the white-collar job market
By Tristan BoveJanuary 12, 2026
Jerome Powell
EconomyWages are actually growing faster than inflation. Here’s why you don’t believe it
By Sasha RogelbergDecember 30, 2025
Donald Trump
Economy‘If voters feel like things aren’t working, they fire their politicians’: K-shaped economy math shows why Trump’s base feels betrayed
By Sasha RogelbergNovember 16, 2025
A woman looks down at a shelf of food while leaning on a grocery cart.
EconomyEconomist behind K-shaped economy sees a ‘sea of despair’ for the bottom 90% and a ‘crisis of confidence’ in the American dream
By Sasha RogelbergNovember 13, 2025
Consumer sentiment is sinking across the board — except for Americans with the most stocks
EconomyConsumer sentiment is sinking across the board — except for Americans with the most stocks
By Jason MaNovember 8, 2025
How Macy’s, Dillard’s, and Nordstrom are getting their groove back
RetailHow Macy’s, Dillard’s, and Nordstrom are getting their groove back
By Phil WahbaNovember 7, 2025
A customer shops for furniture at an IKEA store on September 26, 2025 in Emeryville, California.
EconomyWall Street sees no ‘material drawback’ in stocks thanks to consumers, says Fed’s Hammack—problem is, shoppers are increasingly shaky
By Eleanor PringleSeptember 29, 2025
A man in a vest pays at the Chipotle counter.
RetailChipotle CEO says there’s ‘no smoking gun’ for burrito sales dip—but he wants customers to give the chain more ‘credit’ for affordable prices
By Sasha RogelbergJuly 24, 2025
Bad ‘vibes’ may be having a bigger impact on the economy now
EconomyBad ‘vibes’ may be having a bigger impact on the economy now
By Jason MaJune 21, 2025
American shoppers appear to have recovered from ‘shock’ of Trump’s ‘extremely high tariffs’ as consumer sentiment rises for first time this year
FinanceAmerican shoppers appear to have recovered from ‘shock’ of Trump’s ‘extremely high tariffs’ as consumer sentiment rises for first time this year
By Chris Rugaber and The Associated PressJune 13, 2025
Kyla Scanlon, the Gen Z economic commentator  who coined the word ‘vibecession,’ says we’re not in one
FinanceKyla Scanlon, the Gen Z economic commentator who coined the word ‘vibecession,’ says we’re not in one
By Alena BotrosApril 2, 2025
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‘This is the way’: Elon Musk endorses Warren Buffett’s famed 5-minute plan to fix the national debtplaceholder alt text
By Jacqueline MunisMay 10, 2026
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says Gen Z and millennials are using ChatGPT like a 'life advisor'—but college students might be one step aheadplaceholder alt text
By Sydney LakeMay 10, 2026
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'Employers are increasingly turning to degree and GPA' in hiring: Recruiters retreat from ‘talent is everywhere,’ double down on top collegesplaceholder alt text
By Jake AngeloMay 9, 2026
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