OPINION: Bet on Small Business: The Case for Aggressive Rate Cuts

Act boldly to lower rates, or watch America’s job engine stall. High borrowing costs are crushing small businesses, slowing homebuilding, and threatening the very growth that has kept our economy ... Read More

Will the Fed cut rates today? See 5 economic charts that may determine its decision.

With the U.S. economy facing headwinds, the Federal Reserve faces pressure to trim interest rates this week for the first time since December 2024. 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

Economy still uncertain, but Vegas small businesses staying optimistic

A new economic sentiment survey paints a mixed picture on how small business owners are thinking and feeling about the future. Read More

The economy is chugging along, but consumers are uneasy

The Federal Reserve weighs its first rate cut since December as wealthier consumers prop up spending levels and the job market shows signs of weakness. Read More

US job growth cooled in July amid growing economic uncertainty

The U.S. economy added jobs in July – though it was at a slower pace than in the last several months as uncertainty over economic conditions mounted. The Labor Department on Friday reported that ... Read More

Leading economist issues stark recession warning for struggling US economy

A leading economist is warning that the U.S. economy is on the brink of recession after incoming economic data last week signaled labor market conditions are softening as inflation is rising, which ... Read More