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

According to several economic data points, the foundation of the U.S. economy appears to be breaking -- and Wall Street has, thus far, been content in turning a blind eye. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SA Asks: Is the U.S. economy sliding into recession?

The past several weeks have seen a significant number of companies announce major layoffs, including UPS (UPS), Amazon (AMZN), Target (TGT), Nestle (OTCPK:NSRGY), and Novo Nordisk (NVO). Waves of ... Read More

Alternative Indicators: Can Nevada Predict Where the Economy is Headed?

The Las Vegas Strip. Las Vegas makes up a big part of Nevada's economy. (John Locher/AP) Since the early 2000s, a fall in employment in Nevada has preceded a broader U.S. recession. The economic ... Read More