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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

US Economic Activity Little Changed, Employment Stable in Recent Weeks, Fed Says

(Reuters) -U.S. economic activity was little changed and employment was largely stable in recent weeks, the Federal Reserve said on Wednesday, but there were emerging signs of weakness including more ... Read More

Fed hawks and doves are battling over December rate cuts — watch these clues to see who wins

While the hawks could win the December debate, the doves’ case appears stronger for 2026. Alternative indicators for October and November do not point to a meaningful rebound in the labor market, and ... Read More

US economy saw stronger-than-expected job growth in September, but the unemployment rate rose

The Labor Department is finally releasing the jobs report for September, which was delayed for weeks due to the government shutdown. It is expected to show the economy added around 50,000 jobs that ... Read More

No recession risk for US economy as a whole after $11 billion shutdown hit, Bessent says

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday said the 43-day government shutdown caused an $11 billion permanent hit to the U.S. economy, but he was optimistic about growth prospects next year given ... Read More

U.S. economic activity stuck in neutral in recent weeks, Fed's Beige Book says

U.S. economic activity "changed little" since early September, according to the Federal Reserve's Beige Book released on Wednesday, which provides anecdotal observations of the economy. In the prior ... Read More

Fed struggles to assess state of US economy as government shutdown shuts off key data

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Jason Reed, University of Notre Dame (THE CONVERSATION) When it comes to setting ... Read More

The unprecedented government shutdown will weigh on a US economy already under stress

The six-week government shutdown that came to an end late Wednesday will be another drag on an economy already facing many challenges, though the full impact will take months to measure ... 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

CBS News poll finds rising concern over government shutdown impact on economy, Americans personally

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