US economy grew by just 1.6% in the first quarter, a much slower pace than expected

The US economy cooled more than expected in the first quarter of the year, but remained healthy by historical standards. Economic growth has slowed steadily over the past 12 months, which bodes well ... Read More

When Will Fed Cut Rates? as US Economy Flexes Its Muscles, Maybe Later or Not at All

When Will Fed Cut Rates? as US Economy Flexes Its ... just as they had in December. Some economists still expect the Fed to carry out its first rate reduction in June or July. Read More

The economy is sending mixed signals about a recession, and that's made the timing of the next rate cut less meaningful

The economy is sending ... adding that they should play down the significance of when they might cut interest rates. "Powell should de-emphasize the first rate cut as a significant step, and ... Read More

US growth likely slowed last quarter but still pointed to a solid economy

A forecasting model issued by the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta points to a first-quarter annual pace of 2.7%, propelled by a 3.3% increase in consumer spending, the principal driver of economic ... Read More

US Economy News Today: Federal Reserve's Path Forward May Get Murkier

She is the Economics Editor for news at Investopedia. Diccon Hyatt is an experienced financial and economics reporter who has covered the pandemic-era economy ... say they expect to cut rates ... Read More

Exclusive: Two-Thirds Of Voters Say Economy Is Getting Worse Despite Tory Claims

They also suggest that chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Budget earlier this month, in which he cut another ... the economy is getting worse and people are even narrowly more likely to say they think ... Read More

Americans doubt the economy's stunning success. They shouldn't.

That could be why a major CBS News poll showed most Americans consider the economy to be in a better ... pressures have eased notably since they reached a four-decade peak of 9.1% in summer ... Read More

Suze Orman Doesn't Believe People Are Doing 'OK' Despite Being Told The Economy Is Strong: 'In My Opinion, They're Still Struggling'

they’re still struggling.” The past few years have exacerbated this disparity. The COVID-19 pandemic ravaged savings and strained budgets, even as the broader economy rebounded. Orman argues ... Read More

European companies cut jobs as economy sputters

Here are some of the companies that have announced cuts since June: * AUTOLIV : the Swedish airbag and seatbelt maker said on June 8 it plans to cut around 8,000 jobs. On Oct. 30 it decided to lay ... Read More

What 'vibecession'? Some 80% of people in Singapore say they're bullish about the economy

That's according to a poll by SurveyMonkey, carried out across nine countries in collaboration with CNBC ... Yet 79% say they are optimistic about where the economy is headed. Read More