Economy News How Higher Rates For Longer Can Be Good News For The Economy

We asked experts to rate the U.S. economy in 2025. Here's what they said.

The economy remained on track this year, defying the gloomiest predictions. That doesn't mean Americans are thrilled with how things are going. Read More

What Interest Rates, Markets And The 2026 Economic Outlook Mean For Your Money

Forbes’ expert contributors say investors may look forward to a less stressful year, depending on inflation, interest rates and other unpredictable factors. Read More

How U.S. Interest Rates Move the World Economy

Because the U.S. has the world's largest economy, fluctuations in America's interest rates affect much more than domestic growth. Read More

Fed rate cuts: Are they good or bad for home buyers?

Better reports that Fed rate cuts can influence mortgage rates, but unpredictably; housing buyers should focus on personal finances for better rates. Read More

The K-shaped economy is carrying a ticking time bomb into 2026

The problem, then, is when that pressure eases in early 2026 as tax refunds surge and withholding changes put more cash temporarily back into paychecks, the boost could act as a “sugar high”: a ... Read More

Americans say the economy is lousy, but their spending habits say the economy is pretty good. What’s going on?

Tariffs, rising inflation and fewer new jobs cast a pall over the economy in 2025. Next year might be different. Read More

European Central Bank leaves rates unchanged with economy showing signs of modest growth

The European Central Bank is leaving interest rates unchanged for the fourth meeting in a row as the economy in the 20 countries that use the euro increasingly looks strong enough to get by without ... Read More

The US economy expanded at the fastest pace in two years as wealthier Americans kept spending

An initial reading of third-quarter gross domestic product showed the US economy expanded at an inflation-adjusted annualized rate of 4.3%, a far faster pace than the 3.8% recorded in the second ... Read More

Top economist says more rate cuts now would signal the economy is in danger

The Federal Reserve has already cut interest rates three times this year, but the loudest warning from one top economist is not about what has happened. It is about what another round of cuts would ... Read More