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Is the economy slowing? Ask Black women.

Black women’s unemployment rate is hovering at 6.7% — higher than the rate for white workers. Is it a sign the broader economy could sour?... Is the economy slowing? Ask Black women. (SOUNDBITE OF ... Read More

Economists expect faster growth, but weaker job gains, through 2025

The U.S. economy could be on the upswing even if tariffs and stubborn inflation continue to weigh on growth, according to a new analysis. The National Association for Business Economics (NABE) said ... Read More

The U.S. economy is slowing — and the nation’s top economists don’t expect it to improve much over the next year

First came the post-pandemic surge in prices. Then came the fastest jump in interest rates in four decades. Now, Americans are contending with a global trade war and a slowing job market. After five ... Read More

Jerome Powell NABE speech today: Will Powell lock in two Fed rate cuts or unleash fresh market chaos — the turning point for U.S. markets is here?

Jerome Powell’s NABE speech today could define the rest of 2025. Investors, traders, and policymakers are watching closely. What Powell says — or doesn’t say — could set the course for interest rates, ... Read More