Energy costs drove the biggest monthly price spike in nearly four years — and auto affordability was already in crisis before the war started
Q4 2025 GDP hit 0.5 percent in its final estimate — a shutdown-scarred number that the Iran war is making harder to recover from
The economy added 130,000 jobs in January, more than double forecasts, but benchmark revisions erased nearly 900,000 positions from prior counts
The survey found high earners were more likely than other consumers to use credit cards when cash runs short.
Economists warn the aggressive policy could lead to job losses, higher unemployment, and a potential recession if trading partners retaliate.