Big rebound in GDP masks hidden weakness in the US economy

The US economy expanded sharply in the second quarter as businesses dialed back on imports after stocking up earlier in the year to get ahead of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. But a look under the ... Read More

Leading economist issues stark recession warning for struggling US economy

Moody's chief economist Mark Zandi warned that the U.S. economy is on the precipice of recession as weak jobs data and rising inflation complicate the Federal Reserve's policy moves. Read More

'Stagflation-lite': The worst-case scenario for the US economy looks like it's getting more likely

The US economy is beginning to see inklings of stagflation, with the job market flashing signs of weakness while inflation measures tick higher. Read More

Contentious July jobs report confirms the U.S. economy is slowing sharply. Here’s why

The weakness in job growth points to an economy that may be slowing even more than some of the traditional metrics are showing. Read More

Where Is the Economy Going? A ‘Monster Week’ of News Could Help Decide.

This week will bring a flood of data that will help clarify the path the economy is on right now: major reports on gross domestic product, consumer spending and prices, and, perhaps most important, ... Read More

Fed official says last week's jobs revisions could signal an economic turning point

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said the significant downward revisions to the monthly jobs numbers could point to an economic shift. Read More

US economy on ‘precipice of recession,’ Moody’s chief economist warns

Moody’s Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi said the U.S. economy is “on the precipice of recession,” citing indicators from last week’s economic data releases. In a social media post Monday, Zandi ... Read More

US stocks slip following the latest discouraging signal on the economy

U.S. stock indexes slipped following the latest discouraging signal on the U.S. economy. The S&P 500 fell 0.5% Tuesday, coming off a whipsaw stretch where it followed its worst day since May with its ... Read More