There is a principle in economics that ought to be better known: any well-intentioned policy will backfire on those it’s ...

With hiring freezes, layoffs, and A.I. reshaping industries, many workers are holding tight to the jobs they have. Experts say fear and uncertainty are keeping people in place — but staying too long ...

An East Texas economist sheds light on the latest tariff updates and their potential impact on consumers, businesses, and the ...

President Donald Trump came under fire for focusing on a White House bathroom renovation. House Minority Leader Hakeem ...

A poll found Trump's approval rating among white people has slipped to the lowest level since he returned to office in ...

Trump is cancelling billions of dollars in federal funding for congressionally approved projects already underway.

The second postponed jobs report in a row has made it hard for investors and senior Federal Reserve officials to figure out if the economy is getting better or worse. Hiring had almost grinded to a ...

While President Trump tours Asia, the government shut completes its fourth week. His approval rating remains low. See latest ...

Construction is under way for a new economics department building supported by Penny Pritzker’s $100 million donation.

The relationship between job openings and stock market performance has been called "the scariest chart in the world." ...

It will take a lot more Amazon-sized layoffs for the job market to actually take a hit.

History has shown that the economy typically rebounds from a shutdown within a couple of months. But each day it drags on brings a greater risk that the economy won’t just bend, it will start to break ...