Top economist warns America is heading toward economic disaster the Fed can't fix

Euro Pacific Asset Management Chief Economist Peter Schiff warned of stagflation and possible hyperinflation, arguing higher interest rates are needed. Read More

Everyday Economics: Was the economy re-accelerating as 2024 came to a close? - MSN

This week’s reports provide a snapshot of how the economy ended 2024. While market swings are likely, the data is unlikely to alter the Federal Reserve’s approach. Read More

Why some fear government data on the U.S. economy is losing integrity

U.S. policymakers are increasingly anxious about the integrity of certain government benchmarks, crucial data points that help the Fed assess the economy’s health and guide interest rate decisions. Read More

The job market is about to rebound as widespread spending boosts the economy, Apollo chief economist says - MSN

The US labor market is due for a rebound, with hiring poised to pick up as soon as this month, according to Apollo Global Management chief economist, Torsten Slok. In a note to clients, Slok ... Read More

Jerome Powell says 'the economy is doing fine' after Fed decision - USA TODAY

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on May 7 said "the economy is doing fine" during a news conference after the Federal Open Market Committee announced it would keep its key rate steady at 4.25% ... Read More

Is the U.S. headed for a recession? Here's what the experts say.

Typically, a recession is defined by a decline in economic activity that lasts more than a few months, the NBER says. But the U.S. economy is still chugging along, with second-quarter GDP growing ... Read More

What is a recession, and is the U.S. economy heading for one? Here's what economists say. - CBS News

Commerce secretary says Trump's policies are "worth it" even if they lead to recession 04:20. The nation's unemployment rate did tick up last month, to 4.1% from 4%, though that is still quite low. Read More

Fed Chair Powell says US economy in a 'solid position' as central bank weighs rate cut timing

Fed Chair Jerome Powell testified that the U.S. economy is in a "solid position" with unemployment relatively low and inflation slightly above the central bank's 2% target. Read More

Powell says a strong US economy is letting the Fed be ‘cautious’ about cutting interest rates

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that the US economy’s strength means the central bank can show some restraint with cutting interest rates. CNN values your feedback 1. Read More

Moody's Chief Economist Says It 'Feels Like We're Being Pushed Into Recession' - Newsweek

Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Analytics, said U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies may be "pushing the economy into recession." "We can talk ourselves into recession," Zandi told ... Read More

Everyday Economics: Was the economy re-accelerating as 2024 came to a close? - AOL

(The Center Square ) – This week’s economic data deluge will provide critical insights into whether the economy was re-accelerating as we closed out 2024 and entered 2025. Read More