The economy is reliant on the ‘fortunes of the well-to-do’ says Moody’s—if the ultra-rich get nervy that means recession

Mark Zandi says of the rich: "If they turn more cautious, for whatever reason, the economy has a big problem." ... Read More

Takeaways: If you’re confused about what’s next for the US economy, so is the Fed

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday lowered interest rates for the first time since December to support America’s faltering labor market. However, the economy’s path forward looks murky, according to the ... Read More

Peterson Institute's Mary Lovely discusses the state of the U.S. economy

NPR asks Mary Lovely, senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, why she believes the U.S. economy is at an inflection point and what factors play into where it may go next. Read More

Economy loses jobs for the first time since 2020

The latest jobs report from the Labor Department is the first to register a net negative jobs month for the U.S. economy since December 2020, when the economy shed 183,000 jobs. The report found the ... Read More

Commentary: Small businesses built this economy; it’s time to return the favor

America’s small businesses are the overlooked backbone of the U.S. economy. They employ nearly half the workforce, generate 44 percent of gross domestic product, and are responsible for two-thirds of ... Read More

Will Trump Have to Run From the Economy?

It’s the issue voters cared most about in 2024, and there are signs of trouble. By Jess Bidgood Last year, Donald Trump couldn’t stop talking about the economy. As a presidential candidate, he ... Read More