California sees rise in people losing their jobs
Claims for unemployment benefits jumped for the week ending on June 1, according to government data.
Russian officials voice rare criticism of Putin's economic policy
Russia's overheated economy and spate of nationalizations were under scrutiny at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
Russian economy can sustain war "indefinitely" under two conditions—report
Vladimir Putin needs high oil prices and enough workers to keep Moscow's war economy afloat, Russian economist Dmitry Nekrasov has said.
Joe Rogan says Americans don't have to work—"Free money"
"Just imagine the entire country just gets a free $200,000 a year," Rogan said on his popular podcast.
Middle-class Americans are struggling: "Gasping for air"
Forty percent told pollsters that they cannot play beyond their upcoming pay.
US job openings hit three-year low
There were less jobs available in April compared to a year ago, government data showed.
Economy remains top issue for voters in battleground states
Former President Donald Trump's criminal conviction could be a key for President Joe Biden in swing states.
Putin's tax move signals growing economic woes
Russian opposition politician Aleksei Miniailo said proposed tax changes are "a direct consequence of the regime running out of money."
Mexico's peso weakens after presidential election
The local stock market tumbled by more than 2 percent after Sheinbaum saw a wider-scale victory than anticipated.
When Is a Recession Not a Recession? When Joe Biden Says It Isn't
If you asked folks on the street what a recession is, I'm doubtful that the majority would respond, "a period of temporary economic decline..."
Five huge new construction projects coming to the US
Four projects in Texas and one in Florida are soon set to begin as part of a $1.2 billion bundle of contracts.
How Mexico's historic election could impact immigration to US
"Mexico's president has done some of the heavy lifting for hard-liner U.S. immigration policy," one expert told Newsweek.
Stop the Hollywood Handouts
For years, movie producers have played states against each other and reaped billions in taxpayer money.
Biden gets more bad news about the economy
The U.S. economy grew at a slower pace in the first quarter of 2024 than initially estimated.
Taylor Swift economic boost claims debunked
Data from Barclays Bank claimed that Taylor Swift's tour is predicted to provide a $1.26 billion boost to the U.K. economy
China uses Russia as testing ground for currency gamble
Accounting for less than 5 percent of global payments, however, the yuan is still a long way from dethroning the dollar.
Home prices soar to record high - these are the cities that rose fastest
The U.S. housing market remains gripped in an affordability crisis caused by a combination of low inventory and high mortgage rates.
McDonald's prices have gone up by this much in past five years
The increase in McDonald's prices shows the financial struggles many Americas are facing.
Is China's economy facing its own "lost decades"?
A real-estate slump and decelerating growth have led many to compare the world's second-largest economy with Japan as it entered the 1990s.
Map shows states where Americans are unable to pay their mortgage
Vermont registered the highest increase in mortgage delinquencies in the first quarter of this year, according to WalletHub.
Money Spent on HBCU's Pays Enormous Social (and Financial) Dividends
No presidential administration in history has given so much so quickly to historically black colleges and universities, and certainly not with such a clear vision.
Major US bank boss issues grim economic warning
"I think inflation is stickier than people think," JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said at a summit in China.
The 2050 population data that could ruin China's century
China's "dire demographic outlook" threatens to nip President Xi Jinping's "great rejuvenation" in the bud.
Red Lobster closures: 3 charts show what went wrong
The nationally recognized chain of restaurants sunk following inflation, losses and "endless shrimp" deals.
A majority of Americans haven't been satisfied with U.S. in 20 years
Not since January 2004 has a majority of Americans expressed satisfaction with how things are going in the U.S.
Gas price map shows most expensive states as Biden moves to lower costs
States in the South currently have the lowest average gas prices, according to data collected by the AAA.
Step Aside, GDP. It's Time for LIF (Lifestyle Improvement Factor)
Should Americans' perception of the economy today be good, bad, or somewhere in between?
Red Lobster are not the only restaurants closing down
As Red Lobster files for bankruptcy, other major U.S. restaurant chains are also facing trouble.
Millennial couple saves $25k, buys derelict house in Italy—"Bit impulsive"
Can moving to Italy wipe away your mortgage woes and land you a property faster? One U.S. couple spoke with Newsweek about how their big move paid off.
China's moves away from US dollar hit new milestone
China continues to offload U.S. treasuries while buying up gold and other commodities in what some analysts say is a move to hedge against future reprisals.