Economy News The Good News, Bad News About The Surprisingly Strong Us Economy

S&P 500 surges to record after strong US economic report

The S&P 500 powered to a fresh record Tuesday following data showing surprisingly robust third-quarter US economic growth as markets hope for a year-end "Santa Claus Rally." ... Read More

US economy unexpectedly surges 4.3% in third quarter — its strongest growth in two years

The US economy grew at an unexpectedly strong pace of 4.3% in the third quarter — the highest rate in two years — according to a government report released Tuesday. Vigorous consumer spending on ... Read More

Surprising economic report includes hidden news on inflation

The Wall Street Journal summed it up bluntly: The U.S. economy “expanded at a surprisingly vigorous rate,” a notable feat this late in the cycle and after months of worry about a slowdown. Read More

US economy expands at a surprisingly strong 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter

The U.S. economy economy expanded at a strong 4.3% annual rate from July through September as consumer spending, exports and government spending all grew. Read More

Trump lauds strong GDP but pans market’s reaction to it

Presented by the Bank Policy Institute —{beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy PRESENTED BY THE BANK POLICY INSTITUTE The Big Story Trump lauds strong GDP but pans ... Read More

Economy expanded at a surprisingly strong 4.3% last quarter

The U.S. economy economy expanded at a strong 4.3% annual rate from July through September as consumer spending, exports and government spending all grew ... Read More

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

It was Bill Clinton's campaign guru James Carville who codified the insight that the Democratic Party's electoral prospects were destined to rise as Americans' feelings of economic well-being slid: ... Read More