Economy News America’s Mixed Signals Economy

Everyday Economics: Rate cut debate: Reading mixed signals in a fragile economy

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates last week, but the decision was far from unanimous. Two members of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) dissented – an unusual occurrence that reveals deep ... Read More

Tech Stocks Ping Pong on Mixed Economic Signals

Natalie Gallagher, principal economist and director at AI-powered enterprise planning platform Board, discusses the impact tariffs, interest rates and AI spending are having on tech markets. She joins ... Read More

No one can seem to kill America’s economy, despite everyone’s best efforts

Americans hate this economy, but they keep spending like they love it. The Commerce Department reported Friday that consumer spending rose 0.6% in August. Although that may not sound like a lot, it ... Read More

Small Businesses Adapt In New Economy

Small firms are shifting faster than expected, according to Bank of America, which says owners are reshaping operations to fit current conditions. The bank’s take signals a turn in a year marked by ... Read More

Mixed Economic Signals Stoke Divisions at Fed, Minutes Show

A few officials appeared reluctant to support the central bank’s interest rate cut last month, underscoring the tough task ahead for Chair Jerome H. Powell to forge a consensus. By Colby Smith Colby ... Read More

S&P, Nasdaq, and Dow futures start mildly ahead of the week, Wall Street eyes Nvidia earnings and post-shutdown economic data

US stock futures show a mixed outlook. Investors are cautious ahead of Nvidia's earnings report and the US Federal Reserve's meeting minutes. Key economic data also resumes this week. This confluence ... Read More

CBS News poll finds negativity on economy, job market and concerns about AI's impact

Anthony Salvanto, Ph.D., is CBS News' executive director of elections and surveys. He oversees the CBS News Poll and all surveys across topics and heads the CBS News Decision Desk that estimates ... Read More

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

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