Here’s a set of definitions for common and emerging economic and fiscal terms often seen bandied about in news reports.

Inflation versus deflation? Bull market versus bear market? The economy is confusing enough for the average person without all the jargon. While most Americans just want to know how much a carton of ...

White House economic officials are taking to the media to give the “technical” definition of a recession ahead of a potential second quarter of negative GDP growth. In a blog posted by the White House ...

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The U.S. Commerce Department reported on July 28 that the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) fell at an annual rate of 0.9% in the second quarter, marking two consecutive quarters of decline. GDP ...

If we have sustainable employment growth combined with a low unemployment rate, it tells us that the labor market is healthy: ...