Economy News Economy Still Appears Headed For Recession, U S Leading Index Signals

The Foundation of the U.S. Economy Appears to Be Breaking, and Wall Street Has Turned a Blind Eye

We appear to be witnessing a clear bifurcation between the health of the U.S. economy and the stock market. Historical precedent tends to favor optimistic, long-term-minded investors. There's little ... Read More

The 7 parts of the US economy that are already in a recession

From homebuilding to trucking, major parts of the US economy are in deep trouble. The weakness could drag the whole country into a recession. Read More

Recession Risk Is Low, But Softer Labor Market Raises Red Flags

The delayed third-quarter GDP report will, presumably, be published eventually, but it’s ancient history at this point. Read More

This recipe for a growing U.S. economy shows little sign of recession

When the U.S. economy shows sign of deep stress, one of the first things Americans strike from their budgets are takeout dinners and going out to restaurants. It’s one of the best early warning signs ... Read More

This vital ingredient suggests the U.S. economy is still faring OK - with no recession brewing

Americans are still going out to eat despite rising worries about the economy. When the U.S. economy shows sign of stress, one of the first things Americans strike from their budgets are takeout ... Read More

Bessent ‘very, very optimistic’ about economy, says US will not enter recession

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent assured he is “very, very optimistic” about the economic outlook of 2026 and dismissed concerns of an impending recession. Bessent appeared on NBC News’s Meet the ... Read More

Could the government shutdown tip the US into a recession? Experts weigh in

The U.S. economy remains largely unscathed but pressure could mount. The U.S. economy remains largely unscathed by the government shutdown, but the nation could risk economic peril if the impasse ... Read More

Is the US in recession?

It often seems that economists are perpetually warning us about the next U.S. recession. One influential analyst says an economic slowdown is already a fact of life for many Americans. Twenty-two ... Read More

Is the U.S. Headed for Recession? 5 Charts That Explain the Labor Market.

The U.S. job market cooled further in the past month, based on a raft of recently released reports. But there is no sign of a steep downturn that would suggest an imminent recession. Read More