Here’s a set of definitions for common and emerging economic and fiscal terms often seen bandied about in news reports.

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Mr. Bernstein was the chair of President Joe Biden’s Council of Economic Advisers from 2023 to 2025. Mr. Cummings served the council as an economist from 2021 to 2023. Since President Trump took ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The U.S. economy will be hampered in the coming months by the Trump administration’s tariffs, which along with ...

The cost of living got even more expensive for Americans last month, with prices rising at the fastest pace since the start of the year. Consumer prices rose 0.3% in September, which drove the annual ...

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Diccon Hyatt is an experienced financial and economics reporter. He's written hundreds of articles breaking down complex financial topics in plain language, emphasizing the impact that economic ...

Consumer prices rose 2.4% year-over-year in May, defying fears that President Trump’s tariffs could lead to higher inflation. Here’s why economists think that will change in the coming months. Photo ...

Recent economic data show that cumulative wage gains have finally surpassed the sharp rise in consumer prices that has plagued the economy for several years. This milestone marks the first time since ...

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