In one North Carolina county, it's 'growth, growth, growth.' But will Biden reap the benefit?
Just 81,000 people live in rural Chatham County in North Carolina, where there are more than 1,000 farms. But life is changing.
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China's leaders announce a push to jumpstart economy, but say it won't be easy
The country's premier announces a round of fiscal stimulus to boost employment, but warns its legions of bureaucrats to gird themselves for a period of fiscal austerity.
U.S. economy just had a 2nd quarter of negative growth. Is it in a recession?
GDP shrank for a 2nd quarter in a row. While two consecutive quarters of negative growth is often considered a recession, it's not an official definition. Parts of the economy are clearly struggling.
U.S. Economic Growth Slowed In 2019 To 2.3%
The Commerce Department says the U.S. economy grew 2.3% last year. That's slower than the previous year and well below the Trump administration's forecast.
Fed Cuts Rates Again To Boost A Slowing Economy
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point Wednesday, in an effort to support an economy that continues to tap the brakes. Economic growth in the third quarter was just 1.9%.
U.S. Economy Grew 2.9 Percent In 2018, Just Below Trump's Target
The U.S. economy expanded at a solid 2.6 percent rate during the last three months of 2018, but growth was significantly lower than it had been earlier in the year as the boost from tax cuts waned.
Americans Tightened Their Belts And It Might Hurt Economic Numbers Important To Trump
What started off as a strong holiday shopping season ended with a whimper, as December retail sales posted the sharpest drop in nine years. That could mean GDP growth will miss the president's target.
Government Shutdown Cut Into Economic Growth, CBO Says
A report says the shutdown reduced federal spending by $18 billion, although most of that will be recouped now that the government has reopened.
China's Building Spree In Poor Nations: Does It Really Help The Local Economy?
There are a lot of state secrets when it comes to the billions of dollars worth of roads, hospitals and more. Satellite images of night lights may offer some insights into their value.
U.S. Economy Grew At A 3.5 Percent Rate In 3rd Quarter
That's slower than the second quarter's blockbuster 4.2 percent but puts the economy on pace for the fastest annual growth in 13 years.