The clock is ticking in Washington: Will Congress avert a government shutdown, or will the Capitol lights dim on October 1? Discover how political brinkmanship, economic uncertainty, and market ...

Monetary policy guides inflation and economic growth. Learn what it means, the main types, and how central banks manage interest rates and stabilize the economy.

Economist and Nobel laureate Paul Krugman is sounding the alarm yet again for the U.S. economy, likening its current vulnerabilities to those typically seen in emerging markets. What Happened: In his ...