Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tiffany Grant, M.B.A., AFC, shares insights to bridge the wealth gap. Feb 28, 2025, 02:12pm EST Vlogger taking a picture of her ...

The potential implementation of tariffs presents significant economic risks that may be overlooked in the current bullish market environment. Historical evidence and economic principles suggest that ...

Consumer confidence has risen over the last couple of months, data shows. Market reports show the U.S. economy is seeing strong job numbers and a waning inflation rate, but some small business owners ...

Current political and economic issues succinctly explained. Alice Hill is the David M. Rubenstein senior fellow for energy and the environment at the Council on Foreign Relations. Priyanka Mahat is a ...

The U.S. economy is "nowhere near the end of the storm" amid shifting U.S. policies, said Win Thin, Brown Brothers Harriman’s head of currency strategy. During a CNBC interview, Thin argued that the ...

Discover how coincident indicators reflect current economic conditions, their role in analyzing business cycles, and their impact on understanding economic trends.

Federal Reserve governor Stephen Miran said the U.S. economy is "calling for large interest rate cuts" and warned that current monetary policy is "holding the economy back" by keeping borrowing costs ...

Gallup’s Economic Confidence Index dipped to a negative 33 rating in December, the lowest level recorded in President Trump’s second term, according to new data. The index — which reflects ...

The U.S. federal deficit remains historically high, but recent fiscal swings have not significantly disrupted economic growth or inflation trends. Since 2009, the Federal Reserve's shift to a quantity ...

As the Trump administration continues to pursue a chaotic tariff policy — announcing steep tariffs on the United States' major trading partners, only to pause most of the import taxes for 90 days — ...

Learn how current transfers work in international transactions. Explore the different types, their significance, and how they impact the current account balance.