Category: Economics
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March 2026 Jobs Report: Hiring Rebounds Sharply, But Deeper Currents Warrant Caution
The U.S. economy added 178,000 jobs in March 2026 as the labor market rebounded from February’s steep drop, but rising long-term unemployment and ongoing federal workforce cuts complicate the headline picture.
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Economy Nearly Stalls in Q4 2025, but a Government Shutdown Shares the Blame
GDP grew just 0.7% in the final quarter of 2025, a sharp drop from Q3’s 4.4%. But a federal government shutdown that ran through most of October accounts for roughly a full percentage point of that drag. Here’s what’s underneath the headline.
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February 2026 CPI Report: Inflation Cools Slightly — But Food and Medical Costs Keep the Pressure On
Inflation held steady at 2.4% annually in February 2026 as the Consumer Price Index rose 0.3% on the month. Core prices cooled slightly, and the rent index posted its smallest monthly increase since January 2021. But food costs rose 3.1% over the year and medical care continued running hot at 3.4%.
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The U.S. shed 92,000 jobs in February 2026 as a physicians’ strike and federal layoffs hit payrolls. Unemployment holds at 4.4%. Full expert analysis inside.
The U.S. economy lost 92,000 jobs in February 2026 — a sharp miss driven by a physicians’ strike and continued federal workforce cuts. Unemployment held at 4.4%, wages grew 3.8%, and long-term joblessness is rising. Here’s what the numbers actually mean.
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Trump Signs National Angel Family Day Proclamation, Touts 21,000 Arrests Under Laken Riley Act
President Trump hosted Angel Families at the White House on Feb. 23, 2026, signing a proclamation establishing National Angel Family Day. Family members of Americans killed by undocumented immigrants testified, and Trump highlighted results of the Laken Riley Act.
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December 2025 PCE Report: Inflation Ticks Up, Savings Drop, and Spending Holds On
The BEA’s December 2025 Personal Income and Outlays report shows inflation rising to 2.9% annually while Americans dip into savings to keep spending. Here’s what it means for your wallet and the Fed’s next move.
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Q4 2025 GDP: Why the 1.4% Growth Rate Is Misleading — And What the Real Number Is
The government reported 1.4% GDP growth for Q4 2025, a sharp drop from summer’s 4.4% pace. But a six-week federal shutdown distorted the numbers. Strip that out and the private economy grew 2.4% — a healthy pace. Here’s a plain-English breakdown of what really happened.
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January 2026 Jobs Report: 130K Jobs Added, But Massive Revisions Reveal 2025 Was Far Weaker Than Reported
The U.S. added 130,000 jobs in January 2026 while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%. Health care, social assistance, and construction led gains, while federal government and financial activities cut jobs. Benchmark revisions sharply reduced 2025 job growth totals.
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January 2026 Inflation Report: CPI Drops to 2.4% as Price Pressures Ease
The Consumer Price Index for January 2026 shows inflation continuing its gradual decline to 2.4% annually, down from 2.7% in December. While energy prices provided relief with gasoline down 3.2% for the month, housing costs and services inflation remain persistent challenges for American households.
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U.S. Income Rises, Spending Outpaces Saving in Late 2025, BEA Reports
New BEA data show U.S. personal income rose in October and November 2025, but consumer spending increased more rapidly. Inflation stayed moderate while the personal saving rate fell, signaling continued consumer-driven growth with rising financial pressure on households.
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Market Performance in 2025: U.S and World
U.S. stock markets had outperformed the world, until 2025.
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Producer Price Indexes — November 2025
The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 0.2 percent in November 2025, driven primarily by a 0.9 percent rise in final demand goods (especially a 10.5 percent jump in gasoline prices), while final demand services remained unchanged.