Federal debt held by the public now surpasses the total value of the nation's economic output. Here's why experts say that's a concern.

The threat of a looming recession has heightened interest in the most commonly used measure of economic health: Gross domestic product, or GDP. The metric commands attention as an all-in-one report ...

The headline GDP number conceals economic momentum by blending leading and lagging sectors. Read how certain economic metrics ...

When it comes to measuring the strength of the economy, one of the most important metrics to watch is the gross domestic product, or GDP. This week, the Commerce Department announced the U.S. had ...

The role of imports in GDP—Gross Domestic Product—confuses many people. The current political discussion about tariffs has triggered some of the misunderstanding. This article aims to help business ...

Growth registered at an annual rate of 1.6%, up from an anemic 0.5% in the fourth quarter of 2025. Updated on May 28. Real gross domestic product grew by an annual rate of 1.6% in the first quarter of ...

Manufacturing was the big driver of growth, but the construction industry slump curbed the overall lift. Businesses are ...

China will pursue a more proactive fiscal policy this year, with the projected deficit-to-GDP ratio set at around 4 percent ...