LNGenZ News for Kids: 20 – Business and Economics

A war in Iran. High gasoline prices. Elevated borrowing costs. The world’s largest economy has faced a series of challenges since late February. Despite the many risks, the United States keeps chugging along thanks to a resilient consumer and the… Read More

New Yorker City Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to save households 30% on their grocery bills. The Democratic Socialist leader is following through on his campaign commitment to open five city-owned grocery stores by 2029 to help residents who are struggling… Read More

President Donald Trump rang the opening bells for the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq from the White House on July 6 to celebrate the official launch of Trump Accounts, marking the first time both exchanges had a joint… Read More

As summer temperatures continue to rise, the already hot US labor market could be starting to cool off. The highly anticipated June jobs report was released on July 2, and the headline reading of 57,000 new jobs came in below… Read More

The Federal Reserve held its June policy meeting on June 16 and 17. This was a widely watched gathering because it was the first one led by new Chairman Kevin Warsh. But why does everyone pay close attention to the… Read More

What a difference a year can make. Following a poor performance in 2025 and a disappointing start to 2026, the US labor market is making a comeback. The private sector is adding jobs, unemployment remains low, and fewer people are… Read More

It has been an exciting time in the government bond market. The United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, and Europe have seen long-term interest rates accelerate since the start of the war in Iran. This is important because investors look… Read More

A wave of inflation figures was just published last week. All of the latest numbers confirmed that price pressures are building across the US economy, driven almost entirely by higher energy prices due to the war in Iran. Whether these… Read More

President Donald Trump recently said he wants to limit interest rates for credit cards to 10% for one year. Supporters say this would help people struggling with debt, but critics warn it would harm everyday consumers. Who is right, and… Read More

Will Greenland greet America as a liberator, conqueror, or customer? For national security reasons, President Donald Trump had expressed intense interest in gaining control of the icy island, which is being eyed by Russia and China. While plans for the… Read More

If you were to pick from the treasure trove of holiday movies, what would be your favorite? All folks have their go-to film for this time of year, from the memorable 1946 It’s a Wonderful Life to the 1990s Home… Read More

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – formerly known as Food Stamps – has been making headlines in recent weeks amid the ongoing government shutdown, which has left the welfare program without funding for the month of November. What began… Read More