The Real Labor Shortage Isn’t AI, It’s Boomers
A retirement wave, not automation, is tightening the U.S. labor pool. This piece explains how aging workers impact So...
Economy
The Economy tag page curates 5 recent articles on stock moves, AI trends, mortgage rate comparisons, GDP signals, and Amazon's history, helping you interpret market shifts and plan budgets.
245 articlesChina Found $125 Billion Sparked an Escape Valve for Growth
Beijing’s June trade data show a hefty export push that masks weak domestic demand, creating a controversial escape v...
Is Another Inflation Wave Coming? Shipping Rates Jump Again
Global container rates surge again amid geopolitical tension and tariff uncertainty, reviving concerns about another ...
A Painful Payroll Increase Could Hit Workers Hard This Year
With the Social Security trust fund projected to run dry by 2032, a painful payroll increase could become a central p...
Housing Permits Near Cycle Lows Clash with Starts Today
June data reveal a surprising split: housing starts topped expectations while housing permits near cycle lows, hintin...
Tariff Man’s Money Machine Hits a Wall as Tariffs Fade
A long-running tariff regime faces a courtroom setback and a looming deadline. This week, policymakers weigh tougher ...
Social Security Faces a $160 Billion Shortfall in 2025
The latest Trustees report reveals a $160.2 billion gap for 2025, forcing reserve use and signaling looming benefit p...
Retail Sales Boost From Auto Demand and Prime Day Momentum
June retail sales rose modestly, led by auto purchases and a surge in online spending during Prime Day-like promotion...
California Grocery Prices Could Climb as Packaging Fees Roll Out
With a 2022 packaging law moving recycling costs onto producers, California starts collecting fees this summer. Regul...
Can the Housing Market Still Grow with Rates Above 6.64%?
Mortgage rates sit above 6.6%, yet early 2026 data suggest the housing market still grow. This report breaks down wha...
Million Americans Dropped Coverage as ACA Subsidies Ended
New data show a sharp drop in ACA marketplace enrollment after subsidies ended, with millions faced with higher costs...
June Inflation Fell, Cooling Fed Hike Bets Intensify
June inflation fell as energy and shelter costs cooled, pushing traders to delay expectations of a near-term Fed rate...