A look at the economic news from around the world. This weekly feature includes articles, videos and podcasts that highlight the role of the economy in society and provide resources for teaching economic growth in your classroom.
Business Correspondent Rebecca Jarvis reports on how tariffs and a weak jobs report are hitting the US consumer, with prices on everyday items rising. She also discusses what to expect for holiday shopping.
The Economist is a British news and current affairs journal published in print magazine format, and daily on digital platforms. It features stories about politics, economics, business, science, technology and culture. Its editorial office is in London, with other major editing offices around the world. The journal is known for its emphasis on data journalism and interpretive analysis, to both criticism and acclaim.
President Trump’s threats to impose high tariffs on pharmaceuticals, copper and more are back in the news. But the equity markets seem to be largely unaffected, suggesting that investors believe the president will ultimately negotiate his way out of these new rates.
A new study finds that homeowners in minority communities often pay higher property taxes, which can cause them to lose their homes to foreclosure. An investigation from ABC News and its owned TV stations uncovers how the problem affects families, especially in Washington D.C.