Economy News The U S Economy Is Booming So Why Are Tech Companies Laying Off Workers

A 'jobless boom' is shaping up to be the story of the 2026 economy

Can't find a job, but keep hearing that the economy is strong? That might be the economic story of 2026. Read More

The economy is dragging, but the stock market is thriving. Why?

From jobs to housing to grocery prices, the U.S. economy has been weakening for months. But the stock market is telling a different story, thanks to a handful of companies called the Magnificent 7: ... Read More

Why so many Americans dislike this fast-growing economy

Data this week showed that the American economy is growing at its fastest pace in two years — and yet polling shows the mood on Main Street is grim. Read More

The U.S. economy was stagnant in 2025 — with one exception

Hundreds of billions of dollars invested by California-based tech giants in AI infrastructure accounted for 92% of U.S. GDP growth this year, according to a Harvard analysis. Read More

The U.S. Economy Keeps Powering Ahead, Defying Dire Predictions

The unrelenting American consumer spends through a sour mood and a cooling labor market. Read More

The A.I. Boom Is Driving the Economy. What Happens if It Falters?

A windfall for companies that build data centers and their suppliers is overshadowing weakness in other industries. By Ben Casselman and Sydney Ember In Nevada, a summer of weak international tourism ... Read More

Why America feels broke in a “booming” economy

If you’ve felt like the headlines say one thing about the economy while your bank account says another, you’re not imagining it. On paper, America is booming. The U.S. Department of Commerce reports ... Read More

New jobs data blows hole in Trump’s claims of a booming economy

Recent jobs data is going against President Donald Trump’s repeated claims that the U.S. economy is booming, as a new poll shows the country actually lost jobs last month rather than adding them. Read More