Economy News Strong Economic Growth But High Unemployment A Look At Nevada’s Economy

With government jobs report delayed, what other data reveals about the economy

The labor market may not be cratering, but it does not look very strong. This week, a private report found 42,000 new jobs were created last month. Then, a separate report found more than 150,000 jobs ... Read More

Strong economic growth vs. labor market bleakness: "Something's gotta give"

In terms of economic growth, these are the best of times. In terms of the job market, Americans perceive it to be among the worst of times. The big picture: That situation can't persist forever. The ... Read More

Will tariffs slow the U.S. economy in 2026?

The U.S. economy has largely weathered historically high tariffs so far this year, but a new study says tariffs will hit Americans in 2026. The Paris-based Organization for Economic Cooperation and ... Read More

US hiring fell sharply in July, an unexpected setback for the economy stoking recession fears

The U.S. economy suffered an unexpected setback in July as hiring fell sharply and the unemployment rate rose for the fourth straight ... Read More

Economists expect faster growth, but weaker job gains, through 2025

The U.S. economy could be on the upswing even if tariffs and stubborn inflation continue to weigh on growth, according to a new analysis. The National Association for Business Economics (NABE) said ... Read More

Steve Rattner: Why Trump’s economy is working for some Americans and not others

Steve Rattner returned to “Morning Joe” on Thursday to break down why he believes the United States economy could be entering a K-shaped period, marked by uneven economic growth. The economic analyst ... Read More

US economy at risk of wobble as lower-income consumers get squeezed

The U.S. consumer's durability as a prop for the economy may be tested in coming weeks as family budgets, particularly among the less affluent, are stressed by rising healthcare costs, the potential ... Read More

What A 'Strong' Economy Means For The Housing Market

When people say the economy is "strong," they usually mean that things look good on paper — rising wages, low unemployment rates, and so on. In other words, more people are working and making a decent ... Read More

-U.S. job growth seen slowing in August, unemployment rate falling below 10%

U.S. job growth likely slowed further in August as financial assistance from the government ran out, threatening the economy's recovery from the COVID-19 recession. Read More