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U.S. economy speeds up after government shutdown as businesses turn more optimistic

The U.S. economy grew in November at the fastest pace in four months, new surveys showed, and businesses turned more optimistic about the future following the end of the federal government shutdown. Read More

The US economy's 7 deadly signs

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

When the U.S. economy shows sign of 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 of ... 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

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

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

Investing legend Mohamed El-Erian says he's kept up at night by 2 big problems with the US economy

Weakness among lower-income Americans could spread and "contaminate" other parts of the US economy, El-Erian warned. 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

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