Economy News Blockbuster Jobs Report Defies Americans Lukewarm Feelings About Economy

US economy adds 528,000 jobs, far outpacing expectations

The U.S. hiring saw a dramatic increase in July, as the economy added 528,000 jobs and the unemployment rate fell to 3.5%, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday. The ... Read More

Americans Stressed Over Grocery Prices, Housing And Electricity Costs, Poll Finds

Americans expressed little confidence over their ability to find a good job, afford a new home and save for retirement, according to results from an AP-NORC poll conducted in October, showing growing ... Read More

Enten: Few Americans Believe The Top Problem Is The Economy, Or That The Shutdown Is Causing Harm To The Economy

CNN data analyst Harry Enten reported Friday that fewer Americans now cite the economy as the nation's top problem, and that number continues to decline. Enten noted that fewer Americans are naming ... Read More

Fed's Powell Addresses Economy Pulled Between Risks to Growth, Jobs and Prices

PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) -Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Tuesday delivers his last scheduled remarks before the Fed's next meeting with the economy enjoying stronger-than-expected growth and a ... Read More

What today's inflation report says about the economy — and Social Security checks

Because of the shutdown, the federal government is belatedly releasing new Consumer Price Index numbers, which the Social Security Administration needs to adjust for next year's benefits. Well, much ... Read More