Why a $150 Million Startup Thinks It Can Solve Loneliness
A new $150 million startup thinks real world connection can counter online detachment. This report examines the plan,...
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.
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January Home Sales Fall Sparks Weather, Rates Debate
January new-home activity sank 17.6% to 587,000 SAAR, with prices sliding and winter weather cited as a key acceleran...
Social Security Years Left: The Tough Fix That Could Pay Off
A new PWBM study places the insolvency deadline for Social Security's trust fund at 2032, six years from now. It eval...
We’re Living Borrowed Time: U.S. Debt Hits $39 Trillion
The federal debt surpassed $39 trillion this week, marking a watershed moment for Americans’ finances and national st...
Is the Economy Really Losing Jobs? Jobless Claims Update
Fresh data on unemployment filings show the labor market staying resilient. The big question remains whether the econ...
Record Million Americans Can’t Pay Card Bills, Doubt Grows
More than 100 million U.S. adults cannot pay their credit-card balances in full, a sign of growing financial strain a...
Federal Reserve Holds Benchmark Rate Amid War Uncertainty
The Federal Reserve kept the benchmark rate unchanged in a policy decision this week. Officials say fallout from wart...
Tsunami Seniors: Record Numbers Reshape Investing Landscape
As millions of Baby Boomers retire, a fundamental shift is underway for markets and investment strategies. This story...
BlackRock Larry Fink Warns AI Could Hit Class of 2026
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warns that AI disruption could raise unemployment among new graduates, even in a steady econ...
Rent Drops Across Housing Markets That Seeing Relief
February rent declines eased pressure for renters in the nation’s biggest metro areas, with Austin, Memphis and Birmi...
Deep Recession Already Started? Markets Brace for Turbulence
A surge in market volatility and weaker-than-expected data have sparked a debate: has the deep recession already star...
America’s Economy That It’s Driving a Loneliness Surge
As inflation lingers and wages stall, a growing share of Americans are turning down weddings, dinners, and gatherings...