Fed lowers key US interest rate by 0.25 points in first cut this year

Head of the central bank, Jerome Powell, has faced months of criticism from President Trump for not cutting rates faster. 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

Fed rate cut is attempt to prevent recession without sending prices soaring

The US central bank is aiming for its soft landing that avoids recession, but the data and competing policy choices will make it difficult. Read More

US economy adds fewer jobs than expected in August, confirming slowdown

In August, the US added just 22,000 jobs with the unemployment standing at 4.3%, the highest in nearly four years. It is the first report since President Trump fired the former head of the Bureau of ... Read More

US economy is already on the edge – a prolonged government shutdown could send it tumbling over

The economic consequences of the current federal government shutdown hinge critically on how long it lasts. If it is resolved quickly, the costs will be small, but if it drags on, it could send the U. Read More

Treasury Secretary counselor says Fed rate cut is needed for the economy as worries continue about tariffs

The health of the US economy looks strong on paper, but Treasury counselor Joseph LaVorgna warns that high interest rates could become a headwind if the Fed does not act. “If monetary policy, by the ... Read More

As the US government hits pause, Trump’s economic chaos only accelerates

(In reality, Trump’s tariffs appear to be the biggest culprit behind the weakening of the US economy, particularly when it comes to small and medium-size businesses that lack the financial flexibility ... Read More

‘No One Should Be Very Confident’: Four Economists Dissect Trump and the Economy

Ms. Patterson is an economist who has held senior roles at JPMorgan Chase and Bridgewater Associates. Mr. Cass, Dr. Furman and Dr. Summers are economists and contributing Opinion writers. Matthew Rose ... Read More

Is the US Economy Headed for a Recession?

Recession worries are spreading, but analysts don’t expect a dire economic slowdown in 2025 and are looking for growth to reaccelerate next year. Heightened risk factors like a rapidly cooling labor ... Read More