US Fed expected to cut rates amid cooling labour market, surging inflation

Weakening labour market and higher inflation has put Fed in a ‘difficult’ position even as economists expect a rate cut. Read More

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

The US economy has come down with a case of early-onset stagflation

Two key reports released Thursday showed the US economy may be in a state of early-onset stagflation — a toxic one-two punch of slow economic growth and rising prices. Read More

'Stagflation-lite': The worst-case scenario for the US economy looks like it's getting more likely

The economy looks like it's moving closer to a dreaded stagflationary scenario. Markets have seen a flurry of signals that suggest growth is slowing and inflation is rising. The economy looks like ... Read More

'Mini-stagflation is brewing': 5 fresh signs that the economy's worst-case scenario could be inching closer

Stagflation fears are back after a week of dismal jobs data and hot inflation indicators. Read More

Fed official calls July jobs report 'concerning' as economy hits potential turning point

The weaker-than-expected July jobs report and large downward revisions to the prior two months' job gains could signal that the U.S. economy is at a turning point, as Federal Reserve policymakers ... Read More

Trump defends the US economy with charts after job reports showed warning signs

President Donald Trump holds charts as he speaks about the economy in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark ... Read More

President Trump defends the US economy with charts after jobs report showed warning signs

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump unexpectedly summoned reporters to the Oval Office on Thursday to present them with charts that he says show the U.S. economy is solid following a jobs report last ... Read More

'Stagflation-lite': The worst-case scenario for the US economy looks like it's getting more likely

The worst-case scenario for the US economy is looking a lot more likely. Investors have recently taken in a slew of data points that suggest the economic environment is rolling closer to stagflation — ... Read More

Trump defends the US economy with charts after job reports showed warning signs

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump unexpectedly summoned reporters to the Oval Office on Thursday to present them with charts that he says show the U.S. economy is solid following a jobs report ... Read More