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The U.S. economy has shown resilience in the face of President Donald Trump’s policies, but the war with Iran has driven up ...

After humming along at a robust pace for much of 2025, the economy hit a wall in the fourth quarter, with a six-week government shutdown and slowdown in consumer spending stunting growth at the end of ...

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

Several Fed governors, speaking recently, outlined differing policy considerations. Oil prices remain above $100, Senate agrees to end Homeland Security shutdown, Netflix raises prices again, and more ...