the economy
noun
: the system in one's country of producing, buying, and selling goods
People are worried about (the state of) the economy.
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Economists say Trump’s proposal now — for tariffs of 50% to 60% on imports from China and 10% to 20% on all other imports — would crush the economy and do little to preserve jobs.
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Peter Green, Quartz, 9 Nov. 2024
As of Wednesday, Wall Street traders were nearly unanimous that the Fed would cut the federal funds rate, which acts as a benchmark for other borrowing rates in the economy, by a quarter-point.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
Many assumptions about the negative impacts of low fertility on the economy are likewise either overstated or unsupported by evidence.
—Vegard Skirbekk, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2024
Each candidate has staked its campaign on clear themes — Trump promises to bolster the economy, vowing to enact tax cuts and tariffs on goods produced outside the U.S. Analysts say, however, tariffs typically pass costs onto the consumer, resulting in higher prices.
—Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
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Peter Green, Quartz, 9 Nov. 2024
As of Wednesday, Wall Street traders were nearly unanimous that the Fed would cut the federal funds rate, which acts as a benchmark for other borrowing rates in the economy, by a quarter-point.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
Many assumptions about the negative impacts of low fertility on the economy are likewise either overstated or unsupported by evidence.
—Vegard Skirbekk, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2024
Each candidate has staked its campaign on clear themes — Trump promises to bolster the economy, vowing to enact tax cuts and tariffs on goods produced outside the U.S. Analysts say, however, tariffs typically pass costs onto the consumer, resulting in higher prices.
—Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
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“The economy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20economy. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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