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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Fed officials are still penciling in one more cut by the end of 2026, but Chair Jerome Powell suggested those projections may be worth less than usual because of how much more uncertainty exists about inflation and the economy.
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Arkansas Online, 19 Mar. 2026
Normally, this might prompt the Fed to lower interest rates to boost the economy, but stubbornly high inflation complicates that decision, especially with the energy shock triggered by the war in Iran, NPR's Scott Horsley says.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 18 Mar. 2026
The thinking was that tax cuts, deregulation and other breaks would encourage businesses to invest, with the benefits trickling down to workers and the economy overall.
—Robert Burgess, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
While best known for film premieres and concerts, a significant portion of SXSW centers on its innovation track — a slate of panels, sessions, trainings and expos focused on developments in technology, politics, communication and the economy.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
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Arkansas Online, 19 Mar. 2026
Normally, this might prompt the Fed to lower interest rates to boost the economy, but stubbornly high inflation complicates that decision, especially with the energy shock triggered by the war in Iran, NPR's Scott Horsley says.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 18 Mar. 2026
The thinking was that tax cuts, deregulation and other breaks would encourage businesses to invest, with the benefits trickling down to workers and the economy overall.
—Robert Burgess, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
While best known for film premieres and concerts, a significant portion of SXSW centers on its innovation track — a slate of panels, sessions, trainings and expos focused on developments in technology, politics, communication and the economy.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
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 20 Mar. 2026.
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