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

We’re in a ‘windchill’ economy, where things feel worse than they are

People feel like their dollars aren’t stretching as far as before, and the cost of living is rising beyond their means. There’s just one problem: That part is not true. Most Americans are getting ... Read More

Even if Fed cuts rates again, U.S. economy may not get much of a boost

Rate-sensitive industries, like housing, could see a limited benefit from lower borrowing costs because prices remain near record highs. Read More

Why Dec. 10 could be a big day for the S&P 500

One particularly important date to circle is Dec. 10. Here's why that day could be very significant for the market and chart a path for the S&P 500 for the rest of the year. basis points federal funds ... Read More

A Zombie Economy Could Be America's Future

Over the next decade, the US economy will face two big challenges: higher interest rates and AI-generated disruption. Each invites the same solution: policies to keep rates below their market level. Read More

Why Mortgage Rates Might Not Keep Going Down

Mortgage rates have fallen modestly from their peak above 7% in January. Analysts expect mortgage rates to hold around 6% in 2026, even as the Fed cuts short-term interest rates. Mortgage rates ... Read More

Hicks: What can we expect from the economy over the next few months?

We only have public data through September, which means we haven’t yet seen the full picture of price increases. Read More

These 5 Indicators Suggest Recession Risks Are Very High In 2026

Key recession signals include the Leading Economic Index, Consumer Confidence Index, plunging lumber prices, and freight market weakness, all pointing to a downturn. While a short-term year-end rally ... Read More

Powell: Slowdown in U.S. hiring suggests economy still needs rate cuts

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

Here’s what the latest inflation and spending data reveals about the US economy

Key monthly metrics from the US government continue to be released now that the shutdown has ended. Next up: September wholesale inflation and retail sales. Read More

Gold No Longer An Economy Barometer

Gold prices have surged over 50% this year, reaching all-time highs, but this rally does not signal economic distress. The gold rally is driven by central banks diversifying reserves and uncertainty ... Read More