economy

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The U.S. economy entered the war on solid footing, with sturdy consumer spending, interest rates moving lower, and a record stock market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

How long can the U.S. economy hold out?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The Magnificent Seven group of Big Tech stocks is down an average 11% this year, reflecting fears about artificial intelligence’s growth and negative consequences for margins and revenue growth—both in tech and the broader economy.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

What’s more, higher-for-longer energy prices could rekindle worries about a hard landing for the economy, he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Yet these civil penalties, although not considered punishment by our courts, often make it virtually impossible for people who have been convicted of crimes to integrate into the mainstream society and economy upon release.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander