Economy News Slower Wage Growth Might Be Good For The Economy, But Not Everyone Is Celebrating

If the economy is good, why do some Americans still feel like everything is ‘falling apart’?

Brett Holzhauer, 31, thought he had achieved everything he had set out to accomplish: a college education, a well-paying job as a writer, a primary residence, and two investment properties. But this ... 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

There may not be a jobs report at all this week — so economists are homing in on this data instead

In what could be the last piece of federal jobs data released this week if the government shuts down, a new report Tuesday showed that the number of available roles remains low for the year, a sign ... Read More

Shutdown endangering economy as poll shows Americans souring on Trump

Inflation is rising again, hiring is slowing, and voter confidence in the economy has dropped to one of its lowest points in years. Federal data shows annual inflation hitting 3 percent for the first ... Read More

The Jobs Report That Wasn’t Leaves Economists Guessing

Policymakers have entered uncharted territory without employment data that the government withheld because of its shutdown. By Lydia DePillis Every month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics produces the ... Read More

The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly Of The U.S. Economy

The U.S. economy grew 3.8% in Q2, with robust momentum expected to continue for Q3. However, economic performance is highly uneven and as bifurcated as it has been in recent memory. With the markets ... Read More

Global Growth Remains Sluggish as Tariff Threats Loom

The International Monetary Fund said the impact of trade tensions had been limited so far, but it expects growth to slow. By Alan Rappeport Reporting from Washington The global economy is projected to ... Read More

If the economy is good, why do some Americans still feel like everything is 'falling apart'?

Even with strong GDP growth and a booming stock market, 'there's something in the water right now that doesn't feel right' Confused by a tide of conflicting information, many Americans worry that the ... Read More