Economy News Experts Say The Economy Is Getting Better, But Consumers Don’t Feel That Way Here’s Why

Don't trust the headlines — here's why experts disagree about consumer strength

America's leading CEOs and economists can't agree on the economy's direction. The reason reveals why your personal financial situation matters more than any headline. Read More

Consumer Sentiment, An Important Indicator Of The Economy, Falls More

Experts fling themselves from one direction to another, but consumers have a steadier sense of what is happening overall. This is not good. Read More

Consumer spending is the U.S. economy's main driver. Here's how it's doing

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Bankrate analyst Ted Rossman about consumer spending and debt, and what it tells us about the overall health of the economy. Read More

This burrito is everything you need to know about America’s economy

Fact 1: America’s economy and stock market keep growing, buoyed by robust consumer spending and AI mega-growth. Fact 2: Hiring is at a standstill, inflation is rising, loan defaults are abundant and ... Read More

How bad is Trump’s economy? Election results say it’s very bad, and getting worse

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The economy was robust and growing under President Biden. President Trump has reversed the trend. It was Bill ... Read More

Trump’s economy hasn’t blown up under tariffs like many experts predicted — even US inflation is steady. Is he really proving the naysayers wrong?

Both President Trump and his critics have described America’s ongoing trade war as a major overhaul of the global economy. However, we’re now several months into this volatile conflict and the impact ... Read More

There’s an economic explanation for why everything feels so tense right now

A version of this story will appear in CNN Business’ Nightcap newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. A collective angst is taking root. Maybe you feel it watching the news, ... Read More

‘A way you can invest’: Shopping locally is good for families and economy, business leaders say

The impact of supporting local businesses is greater than shoppers might realize, business experts say. When people buy goods and services from local businesses – whether that’s a mom-and-pop clothing ... Read More