Political candidates are talking about the economy once again. In Michigan’s governor race, there’s a variety of viewpoints. Source: freep.com

US consumer spending merely edged up in April as war-driven inflation pressures sapped incomes and pushed the saving rate to an almost four-year low. Source: bloomberg.com

Are deep-pocketed baby boomers propping up the economy by helping their children financially? Source: usatoday.com

Some Iranians hoped foreign intervention would unseat the regime but instead the US-Israel war has damaged livelihoods and strengthened those in power Source: theguardian.com

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has not filled the vacant role of president of the Economic Development Corporation, deepening concern over his attention to the New York City economy. Source: nytimes.com

An ‘economic justice’ vision for the organization behind Hudson Yards and other big New York City developments has complicated the search for a new leader. Source: wsj.com