Europe's economy persevered with moderate growth in the third quarter despite higher oil prices from the U.S.-Iran war, as gross domestic product increased by 0.4% over the quarter before. The figure released Friday for the 21 European Union member countries that use the euro currency was better than the 0.

The US economy continues to grow at a strong clip; however, fast-rising gas prices helped to lift inflation in September to a four-month high, new data showed Thursday.

Inflation is high, consumer spending is strong and seemingly everything depends on what happens with artificial intelligence.

Commerce department data contrasts with sharp deterioration in consumer sentiment as midterms loom

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. consumer's durability as a prop for the economy may be tested in coming weeks as family budgets, particularly among the less affluent, are stressed by rising healthcare costs, the potential loss of federal food benefits, and ...

People in the U.S. are not feeling good about the economy. Public sentiment about the economy reached historic lows in the first half of 2026, falling to levels typically seen during recessions.

"Redistribution settles old accounts. Pre-distribution can redesign an economy from the outset for more inclusive, sustainable growth," writes Mariana Mazzucato.

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The most important issues that U.S. voters care about in the upcoming elections are economy, healthcare and the war in Iran, according to a poll released Thursday. In Gallup’s latest poll, half of the respondents said the economy and healthcare would be extremely important to their vote this year.

Prediction markets don’t see the U.S. slipping into a recession this year, as Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said Wednesday, saying the economy is “strong” and heading in the right direction.Warsh Believes that Economy Is in Good ShapeAt the