U.S. Economy News
Unemployment rates, inflation, GDP. Making sense of the most relevant economic indicators can be daunting. The Balance not only keeps you updated, but helps you understand what to watch for while navigating these uncertain times.
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New Bankruptcies Dip to Record Low Amid Federal Relief
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Consumer Prices Held Steady in October
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Racial Wage Gap Shrinks in Pandemic, Report Shows -
Study: Less Educated Asian Americans Took Biggest Job Hit
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Hurricane Laura May Cost $25 Billion, Rivaling Rita
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Younger Workers Hold Out for More Money, Fed Data Shows
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Households Are More Pessimistic About Job Changes
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23 Million Children Left Behind by Child Tax Credit, Study Shows
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What to Know About Gig Work and How It’s Changing
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Pandemic Creates Test Case for Universal Basic Income
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US Unemployment Rate Drops to 6.9%, Beating Expectations
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Millennials Regret Student Debt More Since Pandemic
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Racial Equity Could Add $5 Trillion to the Economy
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Fed Chair: Economy at Risk If No New Aid Passes
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U.S. GDP Jumps 33.1% in Third Quarter After Record Contraction
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Households Expect to Spend More, But Mostly at Home
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The Fed’s Intergalactic Comic Books Make Economics Fun for Kids
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Wildfire Season May Cost $150 Billion, Forecaster Says
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