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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Many of Vance’s economic policy stances amount to an American CEO’s worst nightmare; a smorgasbord of populist promises which will expand government’s reach into the economy, undermine global confidence, and subvert free markets.
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Stephen Henriques, TIME, 16 July 2024
Trump also saw gains in employment and the economy generally before the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 16 July 2024
Beginning Monday and culminating in Trump’s third consecutive nomination for president on Thursday, it was expected to raise familiar themes around the economy, crime and immigration that often divide Republicans and Democrats.
—Sam Janesch, Baltimore Sun, 15 July 2024
The federal funds rate influences, directly or indirectly, the cost of money throughout the economy, such as mortgage rates.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 15 July 2024
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Stephen Henriques, TIME, 16 July 2024
Trump also saw gains in employment and the economy generally before the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 16 July 2024
Beginning Monday and culminating in Trump’s third consecutive nomination for president on Thursday, it was expected to raise familiar themes around the economy, crime and immigration that often divide Republicans and Democrats.
—Sam Janesch, Baltimore Sun, 15 July 2024
The federal funds rate influences, directly or indirectly, the cost of money throughout the economy, such as mortgage rates.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 15 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for the economy
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“The economy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20economy. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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