The economy has 4 problems. The Fed can’t fix them.

The U.S. economy is weaker than it seemed a month ago, and lower interest rates may not be the answer.

Is the economy roaring or wimpy? Trump's visit shows partisan divide

Consumer sentiment surveys show that political affiliation is the biggest influence over how Americans feel about the economy.

U.S. economy expanded at sluggish 0.7% in fourth quarter, government says, downgrading first estimate

The U.S. economy has shown resilience in the face of President Donald Trump’s policies, but the war with Iran has driven up oil and gas prices and clouded the economic outlook.

Economy was shakier than it appeared heading into Iran conflict

The U.S. economy was in worse shape in the weeks before the U.S. and Israel launched strikes against Iran than earlier ...

Economic growth late last year was much weaker than previously thought

GDP grew at a sluggish 0.7% pace in the final months of 2025 as the government shutdown hurt economic activity.

U.S. economy grows at 1.4% rate in the fourth quarter, slower than economists expected

The report also underscores an odd aspect of the U.S. economy: It is growing steadily, but without creating many jobs. Growth was a fairly healthy 2.2% in 2025, yet a government report last week ...

AI’s memory chip shortage is quietly taxing the entire economy

AI's insatiable appetite for memory chips is crowding out all other buyers — and the consequences will ripple through every industry and household.
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UNCW Blue Economy Index buoyed by energy, infrastructure

The index, which tracks companies doing business on oceans and waterways and with an environmental focus, rose 8.66% in February, outperforming broader benchmark indices.