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Economist Sees Resilient US Economy; Project Mayhem Learns from Professionals

WARREN, Ohio – Despite geopolitical conflicts, inflation concerns and market uncertainty, the U.S. economy remains resilient as consumer spending, business investment and a stable...

US economy expected to grow 3.5% this year

US Economy Adds 115,000 Jobs in April, Beating Market Estimates

By Andrew Moran The U.S. labor market could be showing signs of heating up after the economy topped economists’ expectations. April payrolls rose by 115,000, from the previous mont...

America’s Economic Engine Is Still Running — But It’s Losing Some Steam

The U.S. economy grew in 2025, but the gains came increasingly from deploying more resources rather than using them more cleverly. The latest BLS productivity report reveals a two-...

U.S. economy grew 2% from January-March, but Iran war clouds outlook

"This is a split-screen economy."

US Economy Rebounds With 2 Percent Growth in 1st Quarter

By Andrew Moran The U.S. economy registered a solid rebound in the first quarter after a disappointing end to 2025, new government data released on April 30 show. First-quarter gro...

US Retail Sales Jump in March as Higher Gas Prices Lift Spending

By Bill Pan Americans kept on spending in March amid a sharp rise in gasoline prices, new government data suggest. Retail sales, an estimate of how much money people spend on goods...

U.S. Economy Grew 2 Percent in Early 2026 Even as War in Iran Began to Hit Energy Prices

Gross domestic product expanded at a 2 percent annual rate in the first three months of the year, a period including first weeks of conflict in the Middle East.

Supporting the U.S. Economy

LEADERSHIP PERSPECTIVES, RAILWAY AGE APRIL 2026 ISSUE: At CSX, we are in an excellent position to benefit from the re-industrialization of the United States. This is a fundamental...

Stronger US Exports Narrow Goods Trade Deficit in April

By Andrew Moran U.S. export strength further narrowed America’s imbalance with trading partners, according to new government figures released on May 29. The U.S. international good...

U.S. economy posts second straight month of strong job gains

WASHINGTON >> U.S. employment increased more than expected in April, pointing to labor market stability and reinforcing expectations the Federal Reserve would keep interest r...

The US as an Innovation Economy

As the United States approaches its semiquincentennial (that is, half of 500 years) July 4, the McKinsey Global Institute offers a report that reads to me as a meditation on long-r...

The $126T Global Economy in One Giant Chart

The global economy has reached $126 trillion in size. Four countries are responsible for half of this output.

GDP Grows 2% in Q1, Recovering From Federal Shutdown

Growth in consumer spending, which accounts for 70% of U.S. economic activity, slowed to 1.6% in the first quarter from 1.9% at the end of 2025.

Half of U.S. Exports Come From Just 6 States

Half of America’s $2.1T export economy comes from just six states. See which ones dominate U.S. trade.

Economy Could Have Been Great--If Not for Trump

President Donald Trump has put the US economy through the wringer.

U.S. Economic Growth Rebounds in First Quarter of 2026

GDP grew 2% annualized in Q1 2026 — better than last year's contraction but below forecasts — as surging energy prices from the Iran war cloud the outlook.

Which U.S. States Have the Highest GDP per Capita?

See how GDP per capita varies widely across U.S. states, from under $60K in Mississippi to nearly $280K in Washington, D.C.

US economic growth rebounds 2% as consumer spending slows amid Iran war

First quarter output, driven by AI investment and government spending, rose as oil shock fuels inflation fearsUS gross domestic product (GDP) accelerated to an annual rate of 2% in...

US economy grows 2% as layoffs hit 55-year low amid inflation concerns

Economic resilience may delay rate cuts as the Fed prioritizes inflation control, impacting future monetary policy and market expectations. The post US economy grows 2% as layoffs...

Ranked: The World’s Most Prosperous Countries

Why does the U.S. rank 38th in prosperity despite being the world’s richest economy? This graphic reveals the countries leading in quality of life, equality, and well-being.

Treas Sec. Bessent: Growth-first strategy drives U.S. economic push

Scott Bessent in a WSJ interview speaks about the key economy and policy goals as he maneuvers through the Iranian war and other global economic hurdles.: Goal: Restore strong U.S...

US economy grows 2% in January–March; Iran war clouds outlook

The US economy accelerated at the start of 2026, expanding at a modest 2 per cent pace from January through March after recovering from last fall’s 43-day federal government shutdo...

US adds 115,000 jobs in April, but experts warn of hidden weakness in economy

US employment rose more than expected in April, while the unemployment rate remained steady, government data showed, with the world’s largest economy firming recent labour market g...