The role of imports in GDP—Gross Domestic Product—confuses many people. The current political discussion about tariffs has triggered some of the misunderstanding. This article aims to help business ...

Ireland's GDP soared 12.3% in 2025 — but it was a mirage. Pharma multinationals front-loaded €25.4bn of exports to the US in ...

The U.S. economy gained strength during the year, as Americans continued to spend money, giving the economy an unexpected boost. WSJ’s Dion Rabouin digs into the latest GDP report to explain the most ...

At least six reasons have been advanced to explain the apparent disconnect between US economic indicators and public-opinion surveys. While some are clearly wrong, others – in particular, the idea ...

Taylor Tompkins has worked for more than a decade as a journalist covering business, finance, and the economy. She has logged thousands of hours interviewing experts, analyzing data, and writing ...

Explaining his optimism about the higher economic growth in his country, Hassett said the United States is importing capital ...