US Economy News Today: Economy Was 'Worst of Both Worlds' in First Quarter

Today, economic growth surprised economists in how much it slowed in the first quarter and we will look ahead to tomorrow's report on the Federal Reserve's preferred measure of inflation. Read More

US growth slowed sharply last quarter to 1.6% pace, reflecting an economy pressured by high rates

The nation’s economy slowed sharply last quarter to a 1.6% annual pace in the face of high interest rates, but consumers — the main driver of economic growth — kept spending at a solid pace. Read More

High interest rates, rising inflation: The economy still isn’t normal

The economy still isn’t behaving the way anyone expected. The job market is growing at a blockbuster ... in at 2.5 percent in February. (Another inflation measure released this week peaked ... Read More

Will Historic Job Growth Bring an End to the “Vibecession”?

For months now, one of ... but there is another twist to the story. In a recent blog post, Harris and Sojourner updated their analysis to the end of 2023, when the economy was growing more ... Read More

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Growth will be driven by lower inflation and higher real wages. Global Economic Outlook 2024: Soft Landing, Turn of The Global Rate Cycle Balance Fiscal and Geopolitical Risks Scope Ratings ... Read More

Economy to post subdued growth for at least three years

The Washington-based lender said the growth of ... produced in an economy for a certain period -- would remain subdued in the short-run with downside risks. For all latest news, follow The Daily ... Read More

Jeff Stein

Jeff Stein is the White House economics reporter for The Washington Post ... administration's economic response to the coronavirus, among other topics. In 2014, he founded the local news nonprofit ... Read More

Economy crushes expectations with 303,000 new jobs in March

The economy added 303,000 jobs in March, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday, a number that exceeds expectations and comes as good news ... growth side,’” North told the Washington ... Read More

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Jennifer Rubin

Jennifer Rubin writes reported opinion for The Washington Post. She covers politics and policy, foreign and domestic, and provides insight into the conservative movement, the Republican and ... Read More

Another month of robust US job growth points to continued economic strength

America’s employers delivered another outpouring ... hopes that the economy can vanquish inflation without succumbing to a recession in the face of high interest rates WASHINGTON -- America ... Read More

WASHINGTON NATIONALS

Joan Adon started in place in Gray, who landed on the IL with a right forearm strain, and delivered four innings of one-run ball in Washington’s 5-3 win over the Giants. “Our focus was to make ... Read More