Recent polls have provided some of Trump’s worst figures on his handling of the economy. {beacon} Business & Economy ...

In recent presidential elections, all but a handful of states have voted consistently for one party or the other. This small number of “swing” states usually determine who becomes president. A new ...

The Federal Reserve's recent rate cut helped push major indexes to record highs but failed to boost the housing sector, as mortgage rates had already adjusted. A reckoning is coming for many regions, ...

The economy is not the most pressing issue for a majority of surveyed voters for the first time this year, according to a new poll. Nearly a quarter of respondents in the Quinnipiac University ...

Explore how happiness economics measures individual satisfaction through surveys, analyzing economic factors like income, employment, and their impact on well-being.

Rep. Ro Khanna said Democrats "need to be emphasizing the economic issues" in the wake of the 2024 election, which delivered bruising blows to the party — and prompted a reckoning on the path forward.

Energy prices in New Jersey. Workforce cuts in Virginia. Sky-high rents in New York City. "Democratic candidates, no matter where they are, no matter how they fit into our big tent party, are meeting ...

The race to succeed Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) is entering its crucial final weeks, and a new Washington Post/Schar poll shows nothing but headaches ahead for Republican nominee and Lt. Gov.

Both political parties offer quick-fix solutions to complex economic problems, particularly inflation, which disproportionately affects lower-income consumers. The Inflation Reduction Act, while ...

With that in mind, the three top Democrats vying to become the party’s nominee for U.S. senator in Illinois have released ...

WASHINGTON — If the presidential election hinged on abortion or climate change, Kamala Harris might be feeling pretty comfortable about her chances on Nov. 5, based on the polls. The Democratic ...

NASHVILLE, Tennessee—It’s economy, trucking. Still. As we hit the middle of this transformational decade for transportation, the trucking industry is still grappling with a sluggish freight economy.