Optimism about the economy isn’t only reflected in stocks. Bonds have sent similar signals, with the gap widening between the yields on short- and long-term Treasury yields, or what is known on Wall Street as a steepening yield curve.

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The economy in 2025 was filled with contradictions, as growth was healthy while hiring slowed, inflation stayed elevated and unemployment rose.

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As voters headed to the polls on Super Tuesday, many voted with one issue top of mind: the state of the U.S. economy. A recent CBS News poll found that 65% of Americans remember the economy under former President Donald Trump as being good, compared with ...

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Delta finished the year strong, thanks to its decision to prioritize high-end customers on the top arm of the K-shaped economy.