Economy News What Now For The Economy

We asked experts to rate the U.S. economy in 2025. Here's what they said.

The economy remained on track this year, defying the gloomiest predictions. That doesn't mean Americans are thrilled with how things are going. Read More

Strong GDP And Rising Profits Set Up A Resilient US Economy For 2026

A robust GDP print, profit growth, and 2026 policy tailwinds show why the U.S. economy may stay resilient despite labor‑market weakness and lingering recession worries. Read More

Trump suddenly sounds a lot like Biden on the economy

President Donald Trump never misses an opportunity to criticize his predecessor about the economy, alleging former President Joe Biden caused an inflation crisis. But some of Trump’s economic ... Read More

What Interest Rates, Markets And The 2026 Economic Outlook Mean For Your Money

Forbes’ expert contributors say investors may look forward to a less stressful year, depending on inflation, interest rates and other unpredictable factors. Read More

Voters express economic worries over inflation as costs rise, Fox News poll finds

Voters' views of the economy have dimmed in recent months, as economic concerns that helped return President Donald Trump to the White House are now weighing on his approval ratings in the latest Fox ... Read More

Government shutdown costing the economy billions of dollars each week

With bipartisan congressional talks to end the U.S. government shutdown bogging down on Friday, the hit to the national economy is growing, experts said. "Even if there is a reopening of the ... Read More

What is stagflation? How about a K-shaped economy? Definitions of economic terms

There are times when discussions about the economy, personal finance, and business expenses feel just as overwhelming as managing your budget. It is hard to know what you think is happening, when it ... Read More

It’s Trump’s economy now

The September jobs report, released a month and a half late thanks to the government shutdown, contained some positive news that the Trump administration has reason to brag about. But it also revealed ... Read More

Russia’s economy is struggling. But that won’t bring Putin to the negotiating table for years

The Russian economy has been dealing with growing headwinds this year: unruly inflation, a ballooning budget deficit and shrinking energy revenues. But analysts say the Kremlin could weather the storm ... Read More