“While challenging in the short term, even the longest shutdowns rarely alter long-term economic trends, and GDP (gross ...

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One of the most hotly anticipated economic reports is finally set to be released Thursday: The long-delayed jobs report for September, originally due on October 3. It marks the reopening of the ...

After a 43-day shutdown, federal agencies like the BLS and BEA may be scrambling to release long-delayed economic data. Experts warn that crucial reports on jobs and inflation could take weeks to ...

Leading indicators provide early signals about where the economy is heading. Coincident indicators move in step with the economy, providing real-time insights into economic activity. Examining the ...

On April 2, the US government announced a new set of economic tariffs whose magnitude caught many off guard, spawning competing narratives about their economic impact. This constant flow of ...

The 26th annual “State of the Region” report examines the performance of the regional economy this decade, asks how changes to federal trade, immigration and spending policy have impacted economic ...

Morgan State University continues to prove that its value extends well beyond the classroom. According to a newly released economic impact study conducted by the independent firm Econsult Solutions, ...