Economy News Us Economy Has Signs Of Cooling As Hiring And Inflation Ease, Fed’s Beige Book Shows

4 reasons the economy's worst-case scenario could be looming in 2026

Stagflation looks increasingly likely in 2026 as the economy looks on track to grow below-trend while inflation runs "uncomfortably" hot, RBC said. 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

10 warning signs the US economy is nearing a reset

As 2025 progresses, there are growing indications that the American economy may be approaching a significant reset. Economic experts have identified several key indicators that suggest potential ... Read More

The Fed’s Beige Book Shows a Mixed Economic Picture. How It Poses a Challenge for Officials.

The U.S. economy is sending conflicting signals that complicate the Federal Reserve’s path forward, according to the central bank’s latest Beige Book report released Wednesday. Economic activity ... Read More

Slowdown in US hiring suggests economy still needs rate cuts, Fed's Powell says

WASHINGTON(AP) — A sharp slowdown in hiring poses a growing risk to the U.S. economy, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday, a sign that the Fed will likely cut its key interest rate twice ... Read More

Fed: Economy Flat in October With Weak Demand for Labor and Higher Prices

Economic activity remained stable at a subdued rate in October, amid reports of higher prices and muted demand for workers, according to the Federal Reserve’s “beige book” survey released on Wednesday ... Read More

Fed's Beige Book Says U.S. Economic Activity Little Changed

(RTTNews) - Economic activity in the U.S. has shown little change since early September, according to the Federal Reserve's Beige Book. The Beige Book, a compilation of anecdotal evidence on economic ... Read More

An unusual trend in the economy is worrying the Fed

Something in the US economy isn’t adding up, and it’s rattling the people charged with wrangling inflation and keeping the labor market intact. US companies have sharply slowed their hiring this year, ... Read More

Fed's Beige Book Report Finds A Stalled Job Market

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