Economy News Gdp Set To Top 2 Again, Extending Hot Streak For U S Economy

U.S. economy still vulnerable to tariff shocks, IMF says, and labor shortages tied to immigration crackdown could also sting

The U.S. economy hasn’t suffered much so far from increases in tariffs or a decline in the labor supply due to tighter immigration rules. But that might change. So says a new report from the ... Read More

U.S. economy has lost momentum over the past 2 months, Fed’s ‘beige book’ finds

Reports from across the U.S. indicate sluggish economic conditions in much of the country, with only three of the Federal Reserve’s 12 district banks reporting expanding activity in their regions, ... Read More

‘Premature’ to conclude that Trump’s tariffs haven’t hit the global economy, the IMF says

Higher US tariffs have so far had a smaller impact globally than expected, but it would be “premature and incorrect” to conclude they have had no effect on economic growth, the International Monetary ... Read More

Trump’s Team Hones Message on Economy: Just Wait Until 2026

Economists braced for the worst when President Trump announced his tariff plan in April, yet the U.S. economy remained resilient. Here’s how that strength could be tested in the coming months. Photo ... Read More

Stronger Growth, Weaker Hiring: Forecasters See a Split-Screen Economy

Economists braced for the worst when President Trump announced his tariff plan in April, yet the U.S. economy remained resilient. Here’s how that strength could be tested in the coming months. Photo ... Read More