The inverted yield curve has been ringing the recession alarm for 20 months, but past downturns have taken longer, economist Campbell Harvey says.
Developing better soft skills, including empathy, communication, and emotional intelligence are key for middle managers to survive being axed.
Steven Perry, 58, thought the notice confirming his student-loan forgiveness was a scam. But after decades of payments, he finally got debt relief.
Consumers are increasingly disputing charges on their credit card and committing friendly fraud as a way to get their money back.
The country's top central banker, Elvira Nabiullina, has hiked interest rates up to 16% to tame inflation.
A global universal basic income funded by carbon taxes could grow the global GDP by 130% while promoting sustainability, a study found. Sounds great, right?
Around 7.2 million men have dropped out of the workforce. That has a host of consequences that could take decades to reverse, experts say.
India is aiming to be the new China as companies are diversifying their operations outside the East Asian giant to avoid over-reliance.
John and Susan Pazera said moving abroad was the only way they could have an early retirement.
There's a growing gap between America's interest rates and the rest of the world. That's going to cause some problems.
A worker who used a gig app to get shifts in retail said that those types of jobs aren't for everyone, and they wouldn't do it again.
A survey found some US adults think "tipping culture has gotten out of control." Bankrate's Ted Rossman shared which services you should always tip.
Jackson Heights, Queens, was the 'epicenter of the epicenter' of COVID-19. Now, it's a model for reclaiming public space.
CEOs in the S&P 500 earned almost 200 times the amount their average worker did in 2023.
The kingdom has struggled to attract the levels of foreign investment it needs to fully realize its Vision 2030 plans, experts say.
Uber and Lyft drivers often struggle with low or infrequent tips, which many rely on to pay bills, and some said they get tips under 25% of the time.
Kenya's universal basic income program, which will continue through 2030, is offering no-strings cash to 20,000 participants in 200 rural villages.
The US added half a million millionaires in 2023, a Capgemini report said. Better markets fueled by the AI boom helped, along with government spending.
The 272,000 jobs added in May exceeded all 77 estimates collected by Bloomberg.
Uber Eats has eliminated the option for gig workers to deliver on foot in New York City. It's all because of a recent pay law.
The unemployment rate rose from 3.9% in April to 4.0% in May. Meanwhile, job growth in May was way stronger than expected.
A small new survey suggests some Gen Zers are bringing their parents along to in-person interviews. Hiring experts explain why and the repercussions.
Cheryl Sands moved from Illinois to Costa Rica earlier this year, fearing retirement costs in the US as her pension and Social Security weren't enough.
Baby naming consultants who rifle through lists and come up with the right fit for families are turning their curiosity into lucrative careers.
Some families are dropping hundreds of dollars on professional packers to prep their kids for expensive summer camps, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Boomers and Gen Z might not have much in common, but new research explains why the two generations are feeling happy and lonely simultaneously.
Ticket prices for this year's NBA Finals hit record highs, averaging $4,150, driven by big cities and star powe.
After a scary few months of economic data that had investors fearing a recession and stagflation, the tides have turned again.
The economy could tumble into a recession if the Fed sparks layoffs in this key sector, Barry Sternlicht warned.
The European Central Bank announced it would lower its benchmark interest rate from 4% to 3.75%, marking its first cut since 2019.
Many Americans feel financially insecure and spend a fortune to appear wealthy, a financial planner, Natasha Knox, said.
Some former Americans told BI they've been priced out of the US and are moving to Latin America, including to Panama and Costa Rica.
Families with kids under six are leaving New York City at twice the rate of other New Yorkers.
Putin's two daughters will speak about bioeconomics and the military-industrial complex at Russia's flagship economic event.
Russia's economy is driven by wartime activities, government subsidies that steady the economy, and sharp policy-making.
Data is getting too negative for Mohamed El-Erian's liking, and he says the Fed needs to act quickly to stimulate the economy.
Economic growth expectations have "crashed," according to SocGen.
After Diane, 63, lost her job during the pandemic, she depleted her savings and hasn't been able to find stable work since.
A soft landing is here or in sight, depending on who you ask, based on inflation data, jobs data, and other kinds of data.
If you're reading this on your commute, you're not alone; many Americans are spending nearly 5 hours a day getting to and from work.
There's a discussion on social media about problems in the tattoo industry, with customers becoming far more selective.
A San Francisco "older dad" quit his job to maximize his time with his son.
Joe, 38, lives in Austin and his household makes over $200,000 a year, but he feels financially insecure.
Concerts are being canceled and postponed as artists from Jennifer Lopez to the Black Keys are having a harder time selling tickets than expected.
China's auto sector is struggling with overproduction, impacting domestic and international markets.
Decision-making and policy changes in the world's largest democracy will take far longer than they do in Communist China — a one-party state.
More Americans with a taste for the finer things in life are turning to the apartment market, where there are plenty of sweet discounts to be found.