CNN

The US economy added just 29,000 jobs last month and the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.2%

The US labor market hit a soft patch in September as the economy added just 29,000 jobs and the unemployment rate increased to 4.2%, new Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed Friday. The latest jobs report – and the final official employment snapshot ...

The State of the Economy Before the Midterms: Rising Inflation and A.I. Unease

Polling tells us that voters view the economy as their top issue this fall — and the economy right now is, well, weird. Tonight, I want to sidestep the political spin and break down what’s really happening with the economy and the cost of living.
CNBC

Bessent says U.S. will finish the year with 3% GDP growth, sees 'very strong' holiday season

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that it's been a "very strong" holiday season for the economy and predicted that the U.S. would end the year at 3% real GDP. Bessent said American consumers' views on affordability have been affected by media coverage ...
Investopedia

Economy Grew At Unexpectedly Slow Rate In Second Quarter

Diccon Hyatt is an experienced financial and economics reporter. He's written hundreds of articles breaking down complex financial topics in plain language, emphasizing the impact that economic currents would have on individuals' finances and the market.

The Humanoid Economy by Modar Alaoui Published Today by Wiley

The Humanoid Economy book by Modar Alaoui, published by Wiley, lays out the path from promise of humanoid robots to transformative industry.
CNBC

K, C or E? Why economists can’t agree on the shape of today’s economy

Economists have long viewed the postpandemic economy as "K"-shaped. That consensus has now lifted, with letters like "C" and "E" floating around academic circles and Wall Street trading rooms alike. Letter shapes have been used for decades to explain the ...
Forbes

Everyone’s Talking About The K-Shaped Economy. Here’s What It Means

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. The K-shaped economy is an ongoing economic bifurcation; its upper branch comprises wealthier people who continue to increase their existing fortunes.

Economy: Managing Your Money Ahead Of The Midterm Elections

Gas. Groceries. Housing. Almost everywhere you look in the U.S. economy right now, prices are up – and people are feeling the squeeze.As of July, six in ten Americans say Trump’s economic policies have worsened economic conditions in the country,
PBS

World economy expected to grow sluggish 3% this year, IMF says

WASHINGTON (AP) — The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday modestly downgraded its outlook for the world economy this year, citing the energy shock caused by the Iran war. But the fallout from the conflict is being partially offset by booming ...

The Agentic Economy Needs A New Trust Infrastructure

In the 19th century, it was how to create trust across a rapidly expanding economy. Railroads connected distant markets, new industries emerged, and capital flowed into opportunities that had never existed before.