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The economy grew strongly last year, but hiring stagnated. It's making the gap between the rich and everyone else worse.

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The US added very few jobs in 2025.

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A chart shows how much the government shutdown hurt economic growth last quarter

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The Bureau of Economic Analysis published gross domestic product data on Friday.

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The US economy grew way more than expected in the third quarter

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The Bureau of Economic Analysis published gross domestic product data on Tuesday.

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Americans are spending like mad. It may not be enough to stop a recession.

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The AI spending boom is boosting US GDP — and potentially hiding looming problems

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President Donald Trump recently unveiled his plan to boost AI investments. Big tech's spending race won't slow down anytime soon, but it may be hiding troubling signs for the economy.

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Rate cuts, strong employment, and lower prices: 5 bullish predictions for 2025 from Goldman Sachs

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China just triggered more stimulus measures, even as it says its economy is showing 'stable growth'

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China is targeting a GDP growth target of around 5% this year.

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Hurricanes are becoming more frequent, violent, and costly — plus they're hitting jobs and economic growth

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The aftermath of Hurricane Helene in Horseshoe Beach, Florida.

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Xi Jinping just fired his giant money cannon at the wrong target

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Sure, Wall Street. Go ahead. Ride the dragon.

The US economy grew way faster than expected this spring

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