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

Federal Reserve Predicts High Inflation Will Persist for More than Seven Years Post-Pandemic

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell once called he pandemic-era burst of high inflation "transitory." Fed officials now expect it to last more than seven years from when it started. 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

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

Inflation heats up as Fed faces pressure from Trump, labor market to cut rates

Inflation accelerated in August, according to data released Thursday by the Labor Department, complicating the Federal Reserve’s efforts to balance interest rates amid intense political and economic ... Read More

Trump's attempt to fire Lisa Cook makes stagflation in the US more likely, strategist says

The worst-case scenario for the US economy may have just inched a bit closer. Komal Sri-Kumar — the president of Sri-Kumar Global Strategies — is blaming President Donald Trump's latest escalation of ... Read More

US job growth missed expectations in August amid economic uncertainty

The U.S. economy added jobs at a slower pace in August amid uncertainty about economic conditions, adding to signs of a weakening labor market. The Labor Department on Friday reported that employers ... Read More

US economy has likely stalled, with 50% risk of recession in 2 years, says Barclays. What it may mean for you

In a research note published Aug. 25, Barclays economists shared their view that the U.S. economy has likely entered a “stall state.” The bank's “tipping points” model now places odds of a recession ... Read More

US economy has likely stalled, with 50% risk of recession in 2 years, says Barclays. What it may mean for you

In recent years, the economy has felt like a rollercoaster for many. Between inflation, stagnant wages ... Read more: Do you own rental properties in the US? These 6 hacks can help you boost your ... Read More