Economy News Is The Us Economy Too Strong Why Some Economists Now Say No Rate Cuts This Year

Here’s what the latest inflation and spending data reveals about the US economy

Key monthly metrics from the US government continue to be released now that the shutdown has ended. Next up: September wholesale inflation and retail sales. Read More

Economist warns the US may be headed for trouble

The warning lights on the United States economy are no longer confined to obscure data tables. A growing chorus of economists now argues that the expansion is losing altitude, with slower hiring, ... Read More

A rolling recession explains why a strong economy still feels bad

On paper, the United States is in solid shape, with steady growth, low headline unemployment and resilient corporate profits. Yet for millions of households, the day-to-day experience feels closer to ... Read More

US economy saw stronger-than-expected job growth in September, but the unemployment rate rose

The Labor Department is finally releasing the jobs report for September, which was delayed for weeks due to the government shutdown. It is expected to show the economy added around 50,000 jobs that ... Read More

Why the U.S. Economy Has Remained Stronger Than Expected

The U.S. economy's aggregate indicators have remained quite robust despite dire warnings about tariffs and other policy changes. Read More

Slowdown in US hiring suggests economy still needs rate cuts, Fed’s Powell says

WASHINGTON (AP) — A sharp slowdown in hiring poses a growing risk to the U.S. economy, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday, a sign that the Fed will likely cut its key interest rate twice ... 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

The A.I. Boom Is Driving the Economy. What Happens if It Falters?

A windfall for companies that build data centers and their suppliers is overshadowing weakness in other industries. Read More

Recession fears mount as Fed says more rate cuts could follow hiring slowdown

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A sharp slowdown in hiring poses a growing risk to the U.S. economy, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said ... Read More

Powell: Slowdown in U.S. hiring suggests economy still needs rate cuts

WASHINGTON (AP) — A sharp slowdown in hiring poses a growing risk to the U.S. economy, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday, a sign that the Fed will likely cut its key interest rate twice ... Read More