Inflation versus deflation? Bull market versus bear market? The economy is confusing enough for the average person without all the jargon. While most Americans just want to know how much a carton of ...

The U.S. economy shrank for two consecutive quarters this year, increasing speculation that the country could be headed for a recession. But does two straight quarters of economic decline mean we’re ...

The U.S. Commerce Department reported on July 28 that the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) fell at an annual rate of 0.9% in the second quarter, marking two consecutive quarters of decline. GDP ...

Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Amanda Jackson has expertise in personal ...

"When I use a word," Humpty Dumpty said in rather a scornful tone, "it means just what I choose it to mean—neither more nor less." "The question is," said Alice, "whether you can make words mean so ...

The White House recently laid out why two quarters of negative growth doesn't always signal a recession. Yet a growing number of voices has accused the administration of changing the definition of a ...

Economists are entering their annual “Groundhog Day” forecasting season with caution, noting that while early 2025 saw solid ...

On this episode of The Long View, BlackRock’s chief investment officer, Rick Rieder, discusses BlackRock’s new exchange-traded fund, his outlook on inflation, and what’s next for the U.S. economy.

Mixed economies blend free market and socialist elements, balancing efficiency and social welfare. Advantages include efficient resource allocation and innovation-driven profit, as seen with Apple.