The economy is chugging along, but consumers are uneasy

The Federal Reserve weighs its first rate cut since December as wealthier consumers prop up spending levels and the job market shows signs of weakness. Read More

Takeaways: If you’re confused about what’s next for the US economy, so is the Fed

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday lowered interest rates for the first time since December to support America’s faltering labor market. However, the economy’s path forward looks murky, according to the ... Read More

Will the Fed cut rates today? See 5 economic charts that may determine its decision.

With the U.S. economy facing headwinds, the Federal Reserve faces pressure to trim interest rates this week for the first time since December 2024. Read More

Fed rate cut is attempt to prevent recession without sending prices soaring

The US central bank is aiming for its soft landing that avoids recession, but the data and competing policy choices will make it difficult. Read More

‘No One Should Be Very Confident’: Four Economists Dissect Trump and the Economy

Ms. Patterson is an economist who has held senior roles at JPMorgan Chase and Bridgewater Associates. Mr. Cass, Dr. Furman and Dr. Summers are economists and contributing Opinion writers. Read More

Fed cuts rates as plunging job gains trigger alarm for economy

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates Wednesday for the first time this year as the central bank attempts to ease pressure on the weakening U.S. job market. The Federal Open Market Committee ... Read More

August jobs report to show further 'softness growing' in the US labor market as Fed rate cuts near

The US labor market is slowing down. After a round of weaker-than-expected job market figures this week, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will release the August jobs report on Friday morning at 8 ... Read More