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Madeleine Ngo

Former Economic Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Madeleine Ngo

    Politics
    Will student loan forgiveness make inflation worse?Will student loan forgiveness make inflation worse?
    Politics

    The move has drawn criticism from some economists who argue that loan forgiveness could worsen already high inflation.

    By Madeleine Ngo
    Politics
    What the new $80 billion for the IRS really means for your taxesWhat the new $80 billion for the IRS really means for your taxes
    Politics

    The IRS funding in the Inflation Reduction Act has become a political flashpoint, but what does it really do?

    By Madeleine Ngo
    Politics
    Inflation is finally slowing down. Will things get cheaper?Inflation is finally slowing down. Will things get cheaper?
    Politics

    The slowdown in price growth is a significant step in the right direction. But higher prices for many goods and services could be in store for a while.

    By Madeleine Ngo
    Economy
    GDP declined again — but that might not mean we’re in a recessionGDP declined again — but that might not mean we’re in a recession
    Economy

    What the latest economic data does and doesn’t mean.

    By Madeleine Ngo
    Politics
    What the strong dollar means for youWhat the strong dollar means for you
    Politics

    The soaring value of the US dollar has broad implications for American consumers and the global economy.

    By Madeleine Ngo
    Politics
    4 factors that could determine if gas prices will keep falling4 factors that could determine if gas prices will keep falling
    Politics

    Gas prices are now averaging $4.41 a gallon across the country, down from last month’s peak of more than $5 a gallon.

    By Madeleine Ngo
    Politics
    The inflation numbers are bad — but how bad are they?The inflation numbers are bad — but how bad are they?
    Politics

    Inflation jumped again in June, reaching a new four-decade high.

    By Madeleine Ngo
    Politics
    What the latest jobs report meansWhat the latest jobs report means
    Politics

    Despite a strong labor market, recession fears are growing as the Fed aggressively raises interest rates to bring down inflation.

    By Madeleine Ngo
    Politics
    How will we know if we’re in a recession?How will we know if we’re in a recession?
    Politics

    These are the most important indicators economists and forecasters are watching.

    By Madeleine Ngo
    World Politics
    Opponents say Zimbabwe’s election was a sham. The ruling party is trying to silence them.Opponents say Zimbabwe’s election was a sham. The ruling party is trying to silence them.
    World Politics

    Riot police armed with batons and shields chased away a group of journalists waiting to hear the opposition candidate speak.

    By Madeleine Ngo