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

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

A flurry of economic data released Tuesday after a blackout during the government shutdown paints a confusing picture of the US economy. • September wholesale inflation rose by 0.3%, keeping the ... 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. 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

The US economy's 7 deadly signs

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

U.S. economy has lost momentum over the past 2 months, Fed's 'beige book' finds

Consumer spending inched down in recent weeks, the latest Fed survey found. Reports from across the U.S. indicate sluggish economic conditions in much of the country, with only three of the Federal ... 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

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

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

U.S. economy has lost momentum over the past 2 months, Fed’s ‘beige book’ finds

Reports from across the U.S. indicate sluggish economic conditions in much of the country, with only three of the Federal Reserve’s 12 district banks reporting expanding activity in their regions, ... Read More