US economy
Talk of a soft landing for the global economy are premature – many dark scenarios are lurking | Larry Elliott
Big obstacles to rising living standards remain, from populism to protectionism, military conflict to the climate crisis, and China to Wall Street
Larry Elliott
17, Mar, 2024 @12:22 PM
US parents: are you still supporting your adult children financially?
We’re interested to hear from parents in the US who give financial support to their adult children and from US adults who receive financial assistance from their parents
Guardian community team
14, Mar, 2024 @4:01 PM
Nearly 50% of US parents financially supporting adult children, study finds
Soaring costs of food and housing forcing many to still rely on parents to cover expenses, as they risk retirement security
Erum Salam
12, Mar, 2024 @5:37 PM
The Guardian view on supply chains: not only just in time, but just in case | Editorial
Editorial: Countries are placing a higher priority on resilience and security in the wake of the pandemic and as tensions grow
Editorial
11, Mar, 2024 @6:36 PM
Biden right to say US economy is world’s strongest, Trump ally says
Rightwing economist Stephen Moore says ‘no question’ US has strongest economy in world – ‘and that’s important to cheer’
Martin Pengelly in Washington
08, Mar, 2024 @5:47 PM
US adds 275,000 jobs in February as labor market continues to grow
Layoffs climb sharply with last month’s rate the highest of any February since 2009 but expert says ‘job gains remain solid’
Lauren Aratani in New York
08, Mar, 2024 @3:41 PM
US stock markets close at record highs as enthusiasm for AI drives gains
Both the S&P 500 and the tech-dominated Nasdaq set new records, with Nvidia closing above $2tn for the first time
Guardian staff and agencies
01, Mar, 2024 @9:56 PM
Revealed: ‘extremist’ Trump economist plots rightwing overhaul of US treasury
Stephen Moore, who withdrew from Fed consideration after sexist remarks were uncovered, co-author of radical Project 2025 effort
Martin Pengelly in Washington
29, Feb, 2024 @3:00 PM
Let them eat Flakes: Kellogg’s CEO says poor families should consider ‘cereal for dinner’
Multimillionaire Gary Pilnick was excoriated on the internet, especially as cereal prices have risen 28% over the last four years
Ramon Antonio Vargas
27, Feb, 2024 @4:13 PM
Voters may at last be coming round to Biden’s sunny view of the economy
America’s robust economic indicators under the president have not been reflected in opinion polls – but that could be changing
Chris Stein in Washington
20, Feb, 2024 @11:00 AM
US inflation hotter than expected in January at 3.1%
While inflation has fallen sharply since peaking above 9% in June 2022, many are still feeling the pinch of high prices
Callum Jones
13, Feb, 2024 @1:40 PM
Joe Biden criticises snack makers for ‘shrinkflation rip-off’
US president tells big brands ‘the public is tired of being played for suckers’ in video to mark Super Bowl
Jasper Jolly
12, Feb, 2024 @11:14 AM
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