U.S. Economy

Understanding Economic Growth Miracles: The Mechanics of Rapid Development In the study of global finance, few phenomena are as captivating as the “economic miracle.” Even as much of the global …

Social Security’s Looming Crisis: A Six-Figure Benefit Cap Proposed as a Solution Amid growing concerns about America’s national debt and deficits, the impending insolvency of the Social Security Retirement Trust …

Reimagining Homeowners Insurance in the Face of Climate Risk The U.S. Homeowners insurance market is under increasing strain due to the escalating risks posed by climate change. Extreme weather events, …

U.S. Foreclosure Rates Continue to Climb, Hitting 12-Month High Foreclosure filings across the United States rose for the twelfth consecutive month in February, signaling a continuing trend of financial strain …

Iran Conflict Fuels Inflation Fears, Pauses Fed Rate Cut Expectations February’s stable inflation data for the U.S. Offered a brief moment of reassurance, but the recent escalation of tensions in …

U.S. Launches Military Operations in Iran Following Escalating Tensions Washington D.C. – February 28, 2026 – The U.S. Military has initiated “major combat operations” in Iran, confirmed by President Donald …

The Rise of Retail Private Clubs: A New Anchor for Shopping Centers In a shifting retail landscape marked by economic disparity – a “K-shaped economy” – affluent consumers are increasingly …

Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced plans to offer 12 months of mortgage relief for homeowners affected by the devastating Los Angeles fires of January 2025. “If you lost …

The first State of the Union address of President Trump’s second term is coming up, but Brookings scholars aren’t waiting for the speech to take the country’s pulse. In this …

In the first year of his second term, President Trump has conducted a trade policy that features tariff cuts, tariff raises, and tariff exemptions. While the economic impacts of this …