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Wall Street and the mainstream media have it all wrong on the US economy. Here’s the real truth: It’s stable—and growing.

An economy is a system of production and consumption activities that determine how resources are allocated among all of its participants. Learn how it works.

The enduring strength of consumer spending, which powers two-thirds of America’s economic output, has been the main reason that the United States has evaded a recession through successive drubbings over five years: roaring inflation, a rapid run-up in interest rates and a barrage of tariffs.

Just in time for the start of the growing season, the National Drought Mitigation Center’s latest data says that 51% of U.S. states and Puerto Rico are in moderate drought or worse. Trump Says He’ll Extend the Cease-Fire. Brent Oil Falls Below $100 a Barrel.

Air New Zealand economy passengers will be able to sleep in full beds starting in November. Here are the details of the Sky Nest bunks.

Henry McVey, KKR, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' with the his read on global economies and markets, including China.

The U.S. economy is weaker than it seemed a month ago, and lower interest rates may not be the answer. The Fed’s Hawks and Doves Are Drifting Further Apart. What It Means for Investors. Futures markets assign a 99.4% chance that the Fed leaves interest rates unchanged at its policy meeting next week.