Discover what economic stagnation means, its causes, effects on unemployment and investment, and strategies to overcome it with real-world examples.

A version of this story appeared in CNN Business’ Nightcap newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free, here. Just 10 days ago, anxious markets were freaking out about the US economy, ...

When Ireland's GDP figures for 2025 came in, a startling 12.3% in real terms, many spoke of a fresh economic miracle. The number, taken at face value, looks extraordinary: no advanced economy grows in ...

Inflation has been a central concern for voters in the upcoming election, with many pointing fingers at President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. But is it fair to blame them entirely for ...

We’re just a few months away from the presidential election and economic issues are top of mind for many. Just to name a few: stubborn inflation, soaring rates, a difficult housing market or the ...

An economic downturn or recession begins when the economy experiences a significant decline in typical activity, such as employment, production, income and a few other signs, according to the National ...

For those of us in the business world, the myriad economic policy initiatives spewing from the White House are both confusing and at times difficult to understand. Certain policies seem to cancel each ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The latest state jobs report shows the Houston area economy is slowing, but it's unclear if more data will be coming if the federal government shutdown continues. At the ...

For decades, labor market data has shown a difficult truth: Our economy has never worked for everyone—especially Black women. When the economy is strained, Black women are among the first to feel it.

For one day only, Americans are being urged not to make purchases from big companies, resist the temptations of fast food, and avoid filling stations. Like a polar opposite of Black Friday – ...

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today (February 1) presented the Union Budget 2026 in the Parliament, and during her Budget presentation she mentioned 'Orange Economy', a term caught ...