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Russian President Vladimir Putin
Economy
It started with one viral influencer complaining about Russia’s economy. Now a record 60% of Russians are pessimistic about their country’s outlook
By Tristan BoveJune 30, 2026
a woman looks at the produce she's buying
Economy
More Americans are going hungry now than during the pandemic, as people face a ‘remarkable’ rise in food insecurity, New York Fed says
By Jacqueline MunisMay 28, 2026
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North America
Gas is up 51% since February. Americans just started buying less of everything else
By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressMay 26, 2026
Gas prices at more than $6 a gallon are displayed at a Mobil station on May 04, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Economy
‘Americans are literally getting squeezed’: A top economist on why your wages are disappearing while the rich keep booking vacations
By Eva RoytburgMay 10, 2026
Dating has gotten so expensive that nearly half of U.S. singles say it’s no longer worth it, as the average night out approaches $200
Personal Finance
Dating has gotten so expensive that nearly half of U.S. singles say it’s no longer worth it, as the average night out approaches $200
By Sydney LakeMay 5, 2026
Photo of Joe Biden
Economy
It turns out that Joe Biden really did crush Americans’ dreams for the future. Just look at how the vibe changed 5 years ago
By Jake AngeloFebruary 10, 2026
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell
Economy
Economy is marginally improving but only because the rich are splurging on luxury items and holidays, the Fed says
By Eleanor PringleJanuary 15, 2026
Americans making more than $100,000 are quickly losing faith in the economy—and it’s a red flag for the white-collar job market
Economy
Americans making more than $100,000 are quickly losing faith in the economy—and it’s a red flag for the white-collar job market
By Tristan BoveJanuary 12, 2026
Jerome Powell
Economy
Wages are actually growing faster than inflation. Here’s why you don’t believe it
By Sasha RogelbergDecember 30, 2025
Donald Trump
Economy
‘If voters feel like things aren’t working, they fire their politicians’: K-shaped economy math shows why Trump’s base feels betrayed
By Sasha RogelbergNovember 16, 2025
A woman looks down at a shelf of food while leaning on a grocery cart.
Economy
Economist behind K-shaped economy sees a ‘sea of despair’ for the bottom 90% and a ‘crisis of confidence’ in the American dream
By Sasha RogelbergNovember 13, 2025
Consumer sentiment is sinking across the board — except for Americans with the most stocks
Economy
Consumer sentiment is sinking across the board — except for Americans with the most stocks
By Jason MaNovember 8, 2025
How Macy’s, Dillard’s, and Nordstrom are getting their groove back
Retail
How Macy’s, Dillard’s, and Nordstrom are getting their groove back
By Phil WahbaNovember 7, 2025
A customer shops for furniture at an IKEA store on September 26, 2025 in Emeryville, California.
Economy
Wall Street sees no ‘material drawback’ in stocks thanks to consumers, says Fed’s Hammack—problem is, shoppers are increasingly shaky
By Eleanor PringleSeptember 29, 2025
A man in a vest pays at the Chipotle counter.
Retail
Chipotle CEO says there’s ‘no smoking gun’ for burrito sales dip—but he wants customers to give the chain more ‘credit’ for affordable prices
By Sasha RogelbergJuly 24, 2025
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