Inflation

Energy analyst Rory Johnston tells HBR “I fear it will break the system.”

How business leaders can start preparing for the potential approval of President Trump’s nominee to head the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh.

Recent firings of top officials at the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Federal Reserve—as well as shifting tariffs—call for a reevaluation of the data your company consults as it plans for the future.

Risks are up, visibility is down, but don’t count the U.S. economy out quite yet.

An analysis of spending habits and consumer surveys sheds light on why Americans feel so bad — even though economic data looks good.

The new administration’s impact on the workforce and imports could cause prices to soar.

Visualizing what people are really doing with gen AI, the long tail of layoffs, beer and boycotts, and more.

Extensive research has shown: right- and left-wing populists both lead to lower stock returns and higher inflation. Here’s why — and what businesses can do.

A close look at consumer trends, monetary policy, and other trends gives reason for optimism — not pessimism.

Five trust-building strategies.

The outlook for interest rates, jobs, financial markets, and more.

The U.S. appears to have skirted a recession, but leaders should expect a new disequilibrium to emerge.

They expect a “short and shallow” downturn.

Waning pricing power, a tight labor market, and expensive capital all present challenges for business.

New research finds that some employees, particularly high-earning men, are choosing to work less.

Why your money is worth less than it used to be.

What today’s businesses can learn about pricing strategies and consumer trust.

Employers need to help people afford and access the care they need.

The biggest liability could be how policymakers respond in the next few months.

Seven strategies for leaders.