World Apr 30 Europe’s economy shrinks in first quarter as U.S. rolls ahead By David McHugh, Associated Press
Economy Jan 28 U.S. economy shrank 3.5 percent in 2020 after growing 4 percent last quarter Stuck in the grip of a viral pandemic, the U.S. economy grew at a 4 percent annual rate in the final three months of 2020 and shrank last year by the largest amount in 74 years. By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press
Economy Oct 29 U.S. economy grew at 33 percent rate in third quarter, but recovery is incomplete The U.S. economy grew at a sizzling 33.1% annual rate in the July-September quarter — by far the largest quarterly gain on record — rebounding from an epic plunge in the spring, when the eruption of the coronavirus closed businesses… By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press
Making Sen$e Mar 30 How the coronavirus’ economic toll could also affect public health Health economists emphasize that how the U.S. responds to this crisis will affect the number of people who die not only from the virus itself, but from the side effects of an economic downturn. By Gretchen Frazee
Economy Feb 27 U.S. economy grew 2.1 percent in Q4 2019 The economy grew at the end of last year, but damage from the spreading novel coronavirus is likely depressing growth in the current quarter and for 2020 as a whole. By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press
Feb 04 Trump is betting on the economy. Is it enough to win reelection? By Gretchen Frazee Analyses of past elections show that an improving economy gives incumbent presidents like Trump a distinct advantage. Continue reading
Dec 06 Column: To boost economic growth, support entrepreneurs By Victor W. Hwang, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, John M. Bridgeland, Civic Hiding in plain sight is a vast opportunity to unite our nation and grow our economy. Continue reading
Nov 27 U.S. economy grew at a moderate 2.1% annual rate last quarter By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press The growth was slightly faster than predicted, but many economists say they think growth is slowing sharply. Continue reading
Nov 05 Why a slowdown in manufacturing matters for the U.S. economy By Gretchen Frazee Manufacturing makes up a small portion of the U.S. economy, but if the sector stalls, it could drag down related industries and disproportionately affect parts of the country where factories employ thousands of people. Continue reading
Oct 18 China’s economic growth drops again By Joe McDonald, Associated Press China's economic growth slipped to 6% in the three months ending in September, down from the previous quarter's 6.2%. Continue reading