Economics Insider

Lack of affordable housing and high mortgage rates are major hurdles for the housing market. Some relief may come in the near term, but long-term challenges remain.

This month, Economics Insider dives deep into the effects of rising household debt on consumers’ spending power, now that their pandemic savings are over

Thanks to steadily rising services costs, consumer spending on services in the US has grown at a much faster rate than durables.

The Fed remains cautious regarding its future monetary policies, as services keep inflation going strong

The June 2024 Economics Insider finds that while jobs in government have recovered since the pandemic, challenges lie ahead for local, state, and federal employees.

The US labor market is showing resilience even amid high inflation and recent layoffs.

Hybrid work models and rising vacancies have increased scrutiny on how commercial real estate is valued—especially office buildings.

Uncertainty looms over the future of maritime trade as recent attacks on merchant vessels in the Red Sea and a drought in the Panama Canal force nations to consider alternate routes.

The February 2024 Economics Insider examines the components of US defense spending. What does the government buy and what areas are poised for growth?

The January 2024 Economics Insider explores why it's probably unwise to use consumer sentiment data in isolation, especially since it's no longer moving in tandem with economic conditions.

The labor market has been a bright spot in an economy jolted by high inflation and rising interest rates, but 2023 may bring headwinds.

This month’s Economics Spotlight examines the impact of a strong dollar on US and global markets.

Rising housing costs and mortgage rates are making it difficult for those who migrated to other states during the pandemic to return to their former environs and purchase a house.

Retail sales are likely to receive a boost from labor market strength, but inflation and recession may spoil the party.

With an economic slowdown on the cards, how will the labor markets of Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States be affected?

While the strength of the labor market since the pandemic has been a bright spot for the US economy, the recovery hasn't been even. Inflationary concerns could further affect the trajectory of the recovery.

To understand the real story behind stagflation, the June 2022 Economics Spotlight takes an in-depth look at the tradeoff between inflation and unemployment rate.

Persistent inflation, in addition to broader geopolitical developments, could challenge US economic growth.

Rising inflation poses risks for consumer spending as it dents real earnings; lower-income households are likely to fare worse than others.

The current bout of inflation is largely driven by supply bottlenecks and excess demand for durable goods. But as wage pressures build across almost every industry, might inflation not be so transitory after all?

Spotlight on the auto industry's impact on the US economy, its evolving importance, current challenges, and key factors to look for in recovery.

COVID-19 changed how businesses invest. “Plant and equipment” is becoming more “equipment”—especially IT equipment—and less “plant.”