U.S. productivity accelerated to a 4.9% annual clip in the third quarter, the government said Thursday. That’s the fastest pace in two years. The gain was in line with forecasts of economists surveyed by the Wall Street Journal. Productivity has been steadily improving, and some economists expect the trend to continue.

A panel of economic luminaries said the long-run risk posed by mounting federal debt represented a paramount problem facing the US economy.

A robust GDP print, profit growth, and 2026 policy tailwinds show why the U.S. economy may stay resilient despite labor‑market weakness and lingering recession worries.

Polling shows a majority of Americans give Trump negative ratings on his handling of the economy and inflation.

The US economy expanded in the third quarter at the fastest pace in two years, bolstered by resilient consumer and business spending and calmer trade policies.

Trump administration tackles inflation crisis left by Biden policies, cutting federal workforce and reducing deficit by 27% as housing costs begin to fall.

The American economy at the end of 2025 looks very different from a year ago. Tariffs are higher, AI occupies a greater share of overall spending, and the federal government under President Donald Trump is demanding a greater say in how businesses are run. All that change leaves observers uncertain about what 2026 will bring.

Explore the size of America’s underground economy. Discover what activities this economy includes, and how it affects taxes, jobs, and the broader U.S. economy.

My experiences with US airlines, in general, have been mixed. I can’t bear those internal flights in the super tiny planes where everyone appears to have brought the maximum hand luggage allowed on board.