Here’s what’s shoring up the global economy during the energy shock

In the two months since the Strait of Hormuz was closed, many of the world’s major economies have been soldiering on.

K-shaped economy is 'alive and well,' expert says — what new research shows

A new report by TransUnion found that as credit conditions improve for wealthier consumers, others are struggling in the face ...

Trump’s former AI czar says the quiet part out loud on the economy: 'Stopping progress in AI would be equivalent to halting the US economy'

With across-the-board job growth yet to materialize, AI investment is propping up economic activity.

The economy is growing – but soaring energy prices could put a damper on that

The U.S. economy grew at an annual pace of 2% in the first three months of the year. That's an improvement from the previous quarter. But soaring energy prices could put a damper on growth.

Economy picked up in early 2026, but inflation jumped, too

The U.S. economy grew at a 2 percent pace in the first three months of the year, as higher investment and a rebound in ...

US economy showed solid growth in the first quarter as Iran war began

The US economy picked up steam in the beginning of the year as the United States and Israel launched a destabilizing war with ...

Two grim realities are keeping the K-shaped economy alive

The US has been in a K-shaped economy. New research explains what's driving that, including inflation's impact.

U.S. Economy Grew 2% in Early 2026 Even as War in Iran Began to Hit Energy Prices

Gross domestic product expanded at a 2 percent annual rate in the first three months of the year, a period including first ...

'Significant baggage': Mohamed El-Erian outlined for us the challenges facing American exceptionalism in markets and the economy

Mohamed El-Erian says he thinks there's a "limit" to how much the US economy and market will be able to outperform the rest ...

What’s an ‘E-shaped’ economy — and where do you fit in it?

Since 2020, many financial professionals have described the U.S. as having a K-shaped economy — one that featured a growing ...

As Putin Orders That the Economy Be Fixed, Russia Grasps for Solutions

Another interest-rate cut highlights the narrowing path for the country’s central bank amid the strains of immense wartime ...

Canada's economy is booming despite the uncertainty and chaos of Trump's tariffs

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Paul Beaudry, professor at Vancouver School of Economics, about Canada's economy, which is expected to grow despite ongoing global trade turmoil.