Economy News Fed Report Says Economy Grew Slightly In Recent Period

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

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says that a sharp slowdown in hiring poses a growing risk to the U.S. economy. Read More

US economic activity little changed, employment stable in recent weeks, Fed says

U.S. economic activity was little changed and employment was largely stable in recent weeks, the Federal Reserve said on Wednesday, but there were emerging signs of weakness including more layoffs and ... Read More

U.S. economic activity little changed in recent weeks, Fed's Beige Book says

U.S. economic activity "changed little" since early September, according to the Federal Reserve's Beige Book released on Wednesday, which provides anecdotal observations of the economy. In the last ... Read More

Fed's Powell says economy may be on firmer footing, but job market weak

The U.S. labor market remained mired in its low-hiring, low-firing doldrums through September, though the economy "may be on a somewhat firmer trajectory than expected," Federal Reserve Chair Jerome ... Read More

Will tariffs slow the U.S. economy in 2026?

The U.S. economy has largely weathered historically high tariffs so far this year, but a new study says tariffs will hit Americans in 2026. Read More

US economy grew faster than expected in the second quarter

The U.S. economy accelerated in the second quarter as the Commerce Department released its second revision of real gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the latest quarter. The Bureau of Economic ... Read More

Friday Freakout And Monday Makeup: What Volatility Says About The Economy

US economic fundamentals stay strong despite market sell-offs. Learn why rebounds are likely and how solid growth underpins investment confidence. Read More

Government shutdown halts release of economic data. The Fed may be 'flying blind' on interest rates, experts say.

The U.S. Department of Labor on Monday said some data would not be released in the event of a shutdown, including monthly jobs and inflation reports watched by Fed officials. The Bureau of Economic ... Read More

Would a government shutdown hurt the economy? Experts explain

The federal government is hurtling toward a possible shutdown Tuesday night. The federal government is hurtling toward a possible shutdown at a delicate moment for the nation's economy, as a hiring ... Read More