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Consumer confidence slips in February as anxiety over potential recession reappears

The decline comes as somewhat of a surprise as the economy continues to show resilience in the face of higher interest rates and inflation.

Healey outlines plan to focus jobs bill on boosting climate tech, life sciences, AI

In a speech to the Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, the governor previewed the economic development package she’s expected to file later this week.

Larry Edelman | Trendlines

Even after a 30 percent pay cut, this buyout executive netted $897 million

Blackstone’s Stephen Schwarzman has a “down” year. Plus: Nvidia’s one-day stock boom and the shallow Mass. labor pool.

What recession? Professional forecasters raise expectations for US economy in 2024.

The economy looks set to grow 2.2 percent this year after adjusting for inflation, according to the National Association for Business Economics.

Consumers are increasingly pushing back against price increases — and winning

Inflation has changed the way many Americans shop

Larry Edelman | Trendlines

Rents in Boston are at a record-high. Could this be as bad as it gets?

Rents are moving lower in other cities. There are tentative signs that it could happen here, too.

Larry Edelman | Trendlines

Healey feels the squeeze as state revenues fall and the economy cools

The state is curbing spending as it heads for a second straight decline in annual tax receipts.

US inflation slows but remains elevated in sign that price pressures are easing only gradually

It's the latest sign that the pandemic-fueled price surge is only gradually and fitfully coming under control.