Economy

The latest changes in economic policies within the U.S. have led to a significant drop in consumer confidence. People in America are growing more concerned about the potential effects of President Donald Trump's continuing trade war, as indicated by a recent survey from the University of Michigan. This month's consumer sentiment index took a steep dive to 57.9, marking its lowest point since November 2022. This number signifies an 11% decrease from February's figure of 64.7, demonstrating an increasing worry among consumers about the country's economic future.The decrease in confidence comes after several months filled with ambiguity related to trade policies. Following a wave of optimism in December, driven by post-election economic developments, confidence has diminished. A number of sud...

The employment sector in the U.S. held firm in February, with an addition of 151,000 positions, as reported by the Labor Department's newest figures. Nonetheless, this number was below economists' forecasts of 170,000 roles, indicating a possible deceleration in recruitment amid rising apprehension about the wider economic landscape. The unemployment rate experienced a minor uptick, climbing to 4.1% from 4% the previous month, suggesting a job market that is starting to exhibit signs of deceleration following years of strong expansion.The United States labor market remained steady in February, adding 151,000 jobs, according to the latest data from the Labor Department. However, this figure fell short of economists' expectations of 170,000 new jobs, signaling a potential slowdown in hiring ...

In Union County, South Carolina, the cotton mills that once sustained the economy and offered jobs have vanished over time. Today, this area is designated as a "food desert," indicating that numerous inhabitants reside a considerable distance from the nearest supermarket. Observing this problem, community non-profit leader Elise Ashby initiated a project in 2016. She partnered with local farmers to deliver affordable boxes of fresh fruit and vegetables across the county, which has a demographic where nearly 30% of the population is Black and approximately 25% are living below the poverty line.At first, Ms. Ashby financed the project using her own savings and minor grants. But in 2023, her work gained substantial support as the Walmart Foundation—the charitable arm of one of the country’s l...

During the last quarter of 2024, the US economy grew at an annual rate of 2.3%, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. This expansion was below the expected 2.6% and represented a slowdown from the 3.1% increase seen in the previous quarter.In the fourth quarter of 2024, the United States economy expanded at an annualized rate of 2.3%, as reported by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. This growth rate fell short of the anticipated 2.6% and marked a deceleration from the 3.1% growth observed in the third quarter.Growth in the fourth quarter was mainly fueled by a rise in consumer spending and government outlays. As a major factor of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), consumer spending stayed strong, indicating continued household consumption. Government outlays also played a positive ro...

During the last quarter of 2024, the US economy grew at an annual rate of 2.3%, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. This expansion was below the expected 2.6% and represented a slowdown from the 3.1% increase seen in the previous quarter.In the fourth quarter of 2024, the United States economy expanded at an annualized rate of 2.3%, as reported by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. This growth rate fell short of the anticipated 2.6% and marked a deceleration from the 3.1% growth observed in the third quarter.Growth in the fourth quarter was mainly fueled by a rise in consumer spending and government outlays. As a major factor of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), consumer spending stayed strong, indicating continued household consumption. Government outlays also played a positive ro...

During the last quarter of 2024, the US economy grew at an annual rate of 2.3%, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. This expansion was below the expected 2.6% and represented a slowdown from the 3.1% increase seen in the previous quarter.In the fourth quarter of 2024, the United States economy expanded at an annualized rate of 2.3%, as reported by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. This growth rate fell short of the anticipated 2.6% and marked a deceleration from the 3.1% growth observed in the third quarter.Growth in the fourth quarter was mainly fueled by a rise in consumer spending and government outlays. As a major factor of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), consumer spending stayed strong, indicating continued household consumption. Government outlays also played a positive ro...

La Reserva Federal comunicó su decisión de mantener la tasa de fondos federales en el rango objetivo de 4.25% a 4.50%. Esta resolución se toma en medio de evaluaciones continuas de indicadores económicos y factores externos que impactan en la economía estadounidense.the Federal Reserve announced its decision to maintain the federal funds rate within the target range of 4.25% to 4.50%. This decision comes amid ongoing evaluations of economic indicators and external factors influencing the U.S. economy. Los datos recientes muestran que la actividad económica en Estados Unidos ha seguido expandiéndose a un ritmo firme. La tasa de desempleo se ha mantenido estable en un nivel bajo durante los últimos meses, reflejando condiciones sólidas en el mercado laboral. Sin embargo, la inflación sigue s...