U.S. Economy

Home prices are on the rise per Case-Shiller.

The ratio of unemployed people to job openings is less than 1-to-1, compared to a decade ago, when it was 6-to-1.

Little Burros has been recognized at the White House.

For the times you can't deflect thorny economic questions by offering a cocktail or asking about the Super Bowl, here are some easy-to-grasp answers.

President Trump emphasized how well the American economy is doing, reiterating how "we have the greatest economy in the history of our country."

"If we're going into a depression, where there's going to be hardship, people will wait until they have enough, and then they'll have babies," Art Laffer said.

Paypal co-founder Max Levchin said the United States runs the risk of losing the digital currency battle if it doesn't fully digitize the dollar.

The U.S. consumer has remained relatively resilient, even as uncertainties from the U.S.-China trade war continue to rattle markets.

Last year, GDP increased at a 2.9 percent annualized rate, in line with the country’s growth in 2015, which was the fastest pace since 2005.

The organization projected the U.S. economy will expand at a 2.1 percent annualized rate next year in its first forecast for 2020.

The Fed's wait-and-see approach puts it in the crosshairs of President Trump, who's banking on a strong economy next year.

Tom Donohue called the deal 'an important agreement for America.'

U.S. crude oil production is expected to rise by 1.26M barrels per day (bpd) in 2019.

"Generally speaking, states that spend less -- especially on income transfer programs -- and states that tax less -- particularly on productive activities such as working or investing -- experience higher growth rates than states that tax and spend more," the report reads.

Owners of NYC hotels that have recently been converted into homeless housing saved $12.5 million in the most recent tax cycle – in addition to tax breaks.

Cornerstone OnDemand founder and CEO Adam Miller said if companies aren't willing to help train you, you should get a new job.

Job creation last month surged far past analyst expectations.

Unemployment is projected to hold steady at 3.6 percent, near a 50-year low. 

Pelosi opposes language in the trade agreement that protects companies from being legally liable for content on their platforms.

The adoption of robots could bring positive changes to some American workers.