Economy News Americans Sour On Uncertain Economy Heading Into Next Year

Uncertain economy has more Americans ‘revenge saving’

As people face an uncertain economy, a new trend is happening called “revenge saving.” More Americans are tightening their belts, spending less and increasing their savings. Post-pandemic people took ... Read More

Maddow Blog | As Americans sour on Trump and the economy, the White House moves the goalposts

When Trump sat down with Fox News’ Laura Ingraham for an interview that aired last week, Donald Trump asserted that the current U.S. economy is “as strong as it’s ever been.” The host asked a ... Read More

Wait, I thought the economy was terrible. What happened?

America’s labor market started to stall out in the early summer. Between May and August, job gains averaged 31,000 per month, or about one-fifth the monthly rate seen last year. What happened in ... Read More

Walmart raises profit expectations as more Americans hunt deals in sluggish economy

NEW YORK— Walmart delivered another standout quarter, posting strong sales and profits that blew past Wall Street expectations as it wins over more cash-strapped Americans who have grown increasing ... Read More

Middle-income Americans pessimistic about their financial future amid persistent inflation, analysis shows

Middle-income Americans are facing an economic hangover from the inflation of the last several years, and it has led to increased pessimism about their financial prospects, a new analysis finds. A ... Read More