If you have ever wondered why stock prices rise and fall, or why some investments soar while others sink, the answer lies in ...

Inflation rates in the U.S. The latest Consumer Price Index report shows that total inflation is dropping, though core inflation—which excludes food and energy—continues at about five and a half ...

After the pandemic-induced recession in 2020, fiscal policy helped raise gross domestic product (GDP) above pre-pandemic levels. But as output and employment have grown, so has inflation. The ...

Supply- and Demand-Driven PCE Inflation updates data on the contributions to personal consumption expenditures (PCE) inflation from supply-driven versus demand-driven components. This tool is intended ...

Gold investing has become increasingly popular in recent years. In 2024, we saw the price of gold surpass $2,700 per ounce as central banks stockpiled reserves and investors sought safety from market ...

First SeenFirst seen: The term supply and demand was first seen in Sir James Steuart's 1796 treatise An Inquiry Into the Principles of Political Economy. When figuring out your monthly budget, ...

Editorial Note: Forbes Advisor may earn a commission on sales made from partner links on this page, but that doesn't affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. The interplay of supply and demand ...

Demand for new houses over the past 50 years has generally shifted outward with rising incomes and an increasing population, though it has shifted inward during periods of recession. Supply for new ...