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

‘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

IMF says US economy showing strains; tariffs pose some risks to inflation

The U.S. economy is showing some strains after years of resilience, with domestic demand moderating and job growth slowing, the International Monetary Fund said on Thursday. Read More

The U.S. Economy Is Resilient but Cracks Are Showing. Here’s Why.

Economists braced for the worst when President Trump announced his tariff plan in April, yet the U.S. economy remained resilient. Here’s how that strength could be tested in the coming months. Read More

Entrepreneurs Are More Optimistic Despite Fears of Economic Slowdown. Here’s Why

The NFIB's latest survey showed confidence rising again, fueled by founders' optimism for their own companies and the economy. Read More

Consumers Say They Are Pessimistic. Their Spending Trends Suggest the Opposite.

Bank of America Institute finds that checking and savings account balances have grown 50% since 2019, while the ratio of total debt payments to disposal income has fallen. Read More