'Economic genius strikes again': Trump mocked for saying economy will improve in 2 years

While running his third campaign for the White House in 2024, President Donald Trump promised that he would immediately jump-start the (already objectively strong) U.S. economy if elected. "Starting ... 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

Economy Primed for Lower Interest Rates as Inflation Remains a Problem

Now that the Federal Reserve has signaled lower interest rates are likely to come in the next month or so, attention will turn back to the underlying health of the economy. That will be clearer this ... Read More

U.S. hiring stalls with employers reluctant to expand in an economy grown increasingly erratic

WASHINGTON — The American job market, a pillar of U.S. economic strength since the pandemic, is crumbling under the weight of President Donald Trump’s erratic economic policies. Uncertain about where ... Read More

U.S. Added Just 22,000 Jobs In August In Latest Sign Of Slowing Economy; Movie And Music Industry Jobs Decline

The U.S. added 22,000 jobs in August, with unemployment rising slightly to 4.3%, in the latest sign of a slowing economy. The numbers, from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, have taken on new scrutiny ... Read More