How can an economy this good feel so bad?

If the economy is so good, why does it feel so bad? Certain things have made this boom different from all other booms. First was the return of inflation. After being dormant for nearly 40 years, ... Read More

‘No One Should Be Very Confident’: Four Economists Dissect Trump and the Economy

Ms. Patterson is an economist who has held senior roles at JPMorgan Chase and Bridgewater Associates. Mr. Cass, Dr. Furman and Dr. Summers are economists and contributing Opinion writers. Read More

Federal rate cut: Will it lead to a better economy? Expert weighs in

The Federal Reserve’s decision to trim interest rates by a quarter point this week will ripple through the economy in ways both helpful and painful. Read More

Will the Fed cut rates today? See 5 economic charts that may determine its decision.

With the U.S. economy facing headwinds, the Federal Reserve faces pressure to trim interest rates this week for the first time since December 2024. Read More

Economy Primed for Lower Interest Rates as Inflation Remains a Problem

Now that the Federal Reserve has signaled lower interest rates are likely to come in the next month or so, attention will turn back to the underlying health of the economy. That will be clearer this ... Read More

Signs of economic distress are mounting. How long can stock investors keep ignoring them?

The mantra for investors right now is "bad news is good news," but what if that relationship suddenly flips? Read More

An Economy Built On Fear: Will Rate Cuts Save It?

U.S. job openings drop below seekers, signaling a slowdown. Discover how this shift affects hiring, Fed rate cuts, and future economic trends. Click for more. Read More

Why are stocks setting records when the economy feels down in the dumps?

Hiring is at a standstill. Inflation is on the rise again. Consumer sentiment is slipping near historic lows. Americans are increasingly fed up with the economy. Read More

If the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, is that good news?

Hoping the Federal Reserve will cut the interest rates it controls fits the “be careful what you wish for” conundrum. There’s a good possibility the nation’s central bank will lower its Fed Funds rate ... Read More

'Everybody lives their own economy:' NPR's Scott Horsley shares how he covers tariffs, inflation

Inflation, interest rates and unemployment continue to stay on the minds of many Americans as federal policy rapidly changes. NPR’s Chief Economics Correspondent Scott Horsley says the economy has ... Read More

Four sometimes conflicting ways to think about the economy

It’s possible to have what appear to be conflicting views of the economy, even though you’re not disagreeing on the facts. Read More