The economy is reliant on the ‘fortunes of the well-to-do’ says Moody’s—if the ultra-rich get nervy that means recession

Mark Zandi says of the rich: "If they turn more cautious, for whatever reason, the economy has a big problem." ... Read More

The economy is chugging along, but consumers are uneasy

The Federal Reserve weighs its first rate cut since December as wealthier consumers prop up spending levels and the job market shows signs of weakness. 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

3 big things you need to know about the economy following today's brutal jobs report

Friday's jobs report shows it's a brutal time to look for work, the US isn't in a recession, and there's a high chance the Fed cuts interest rates. Read More