Rethinking Affordability: Economic Policy Must Start with How Households Actually Experience Shocks

Prices might eventually fall due to market forces, but wages often lag behind, leaving families struggling. Real economic policy needs to begin with understanding how households truly experience shocks to their budgets to tackle affordability…

Top Economist Says Overturning Trump’s Tariffs at Supreme Court Could Quickly Revive Job Market

Manufacturing sector lost 70,000 jobs since last April amid heavy tariffs. A Supreme Court ruling against Trump-era tariffs could be a game-changer for stagnating employment.

2025 Was a Tough Year to Be a Jobseeker: Job Growth Slowed to a Crawl

In 2025, economic growth cooled significantly, with just 49,000 new jobs added monthly on average. Jobseekers faced intense competition in a tough labor market. This article dives deep into the economic forces behind the slowdown…

Americans Tap Savings and Debt Amid Widespread Financial Distress

Nearly all Americans are cutting back on spending—even on essentials—signaling widespread financial strain as households dip into savings and rack up debt.

Fed’s Barkin Highlights Persisting Low-Hiring Climate Despite Job Growth

Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin says recent job data shows only modest gains in employment amid a continuing low-hiring environment, signaling caution among businesses navigating economic uncertainties.

Markets Quiet Before Friday’s Key Jobs Report: What to Expect

Ahead of Friday’s much-anticipated jobs report, bond markets have been modestly shaky but largely subdued. Recent economic data shows mixed signals, leaving investors cautious as they await concrete clues on employment growth and unemployment rates…

Northern Virginia Loses 8,200 Jobs Following Federal Workforce Cuts in 2025

Northern Virginia saw a drop of 8,200 jobs in 2025 as federal workforce reductions ripple through the region, pushing non-farm employment down by 0.5%. This highlights the local economic impact of federal downsizing.

Tariffs, Manufacturing, Housing: Key Questions for 2026

As 2026 unfolds, shifts in tariff policies, manufacturing rebounds, and a sizzling housing market raise important questions for your finances. Plus, how Argentine political newcomer Javier Milei’s bold reforms might be signaling fresh opportunities in…