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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The Airlines for America trade group was quick to say the idea would hurt the economy and disrupt travel.
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Josh Funk, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
Warsh says productivity gains from artificial intelligence will help the economy grow more quickly without spurring inflation, enabling the Fed to reduce borrowing costs.
—Arkansas Online, 23 May 2026
Many Fed officials, however, disagree that AI’s development will support rate cuts, especially because the technology has also been blamed for large-scale layoffs in the computer sector and other parts of the economy.
—Will Weissert, Fortune, 23 May 2026
Trump is facing record-low approval ratings amid the war, particularly on the economy, which has typically been his strong suit.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 23 May 2026
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Josh Funk, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
Warsh says productivity gains from artificial intelligence will help the economy grow more quickly without spurring inflation, enabling the Fed to reduce borrowing costs.
—Arkansas Online, 23 May 2026
Many Fed officials, however, disagree that AI’s development will support rate cuts, especially because the technology has also been blamed for large-scale layoffs in the computer sector and other parts of the economy.
—Will Weissert, Fortune, 23 May 2026
Trump is facing record-low approval ratings amid the war, particularly on the economy, which has typically been his strong suit.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 23 May 2026
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“The economy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20economy. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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