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The 7 parts of the US economy that are already in a recession

From homebuilding to trucking, major parts of the US economy are in deep trouble. The weakness could drag the whole country into a recession. Read More

Here’s what the latest inflation and spending data reveals about the US economy

Key monthly metrics from the US government continue to be released now that the shutdown has ended. Next up: September wholesale inflation and retail sales. Read More

A rolling recession explains why a strong economy still feels bad

On paper, the United States is in solid shape, with steady growth, low headline unemployment and resilient corporate profits. Yet for millions of households, the day-to-day experience feels closer to ... Read More

No recession risk for US economy as a whole after $11 billion shutdown hit, Bessent says

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday said the 43-day government shutdown caused an $11 billion permanent hit to the U.S. economy, but he was optimistic about growth prospects next year given ... Read More

Bessent ‘very, very optimistic’ about economy, says US will not enter recession

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent assured he is “very, very optimistic” about the economic outlook of 2026 and dismissed concerns of an impending recession. Bessent appeared on NBC News’s Meet the ... Read More

What is happening to the economy right now, according to the SF Fed president

The Federal Reserve’s influence on the economy is immense, and often misunderstood. Mary Daly, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, gives an exclusive, firsthand look into the ... Read More

This recipe for a growing U.S. economy shows little sign of recession

When the U.S. economy shows sign of deep stress, one of the first things Americans strike from their budgets are takeout dinners and going out to restaurants. It’s one of the best early warning signs ... Read More

Is the US in recession?

It often seems that economists are perpetually warning us about the next U.S. recession. One influential analyst says an economic slowdown is already a fact of life for many Americans. Twenty-two ... Read More

This vital ingredient suggests the U.S. economy is still faring OK — with no recession brewing

When the U.S. economy shows sign of stress, one of the first things Americans strike from their budgets are takeout dinners and going out to restaurants. It’s one of the best early warning signs of ... Read More

If the economy is good, why do some Americans still feel like everything is ‘falling apart’?

Brett Holzhauer, 31, thought he had achieved everything he had set out to accomplish: a college education, a well-paying job as a writer, a primary residence, and two investment properties. But this ... Read More

This vital ingredient suggests the U.S. economy is still faring OK - with no recession brewing

Americans are still going out to eat despite rising worries about the economy. When the U.S. economy shows sign of stress, one of the first things Americans strike from their budgets are takeout ... Read More