Given low inflation and an economy that is struggling, there is no reason for the Fed to delay lowering interest rates. Jobs growth is only slightly higher than 1%, and the economy has expanded by ...

Picture this: In the same pediatrician’s office, two little boys happen to have their 3-year-old well visit on the same day. Both start with a nurse, who weighs them and measures their height. Then ...

In a couple weeks we will get the first reading for third quarter GDP growth, and the current consensus among economists is for growth to be right around the same two percent. If interest rates ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bill Conerly connect the dots between the economy ... and business! The economic forecast for 2025 shows growth, but at a slower ...

The growth rate of an investment shows how much its value increases over time, helping to evaluate performance. A common way to calculate this is by using the compound annual growth rate (CAGR), which ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about investing, markets and Berkshire Hathaway. Following the shockingly large downward revision last month, this month’s ...

The outlook for 2026 is more of the same. Although the reasons why are evolving, with three tailwinds supporting a broadening recovery in corporate profitability: Lower interest rates : Helped by ...