Economy News Investors Are More Worried About Inflation Than A Weakening Economy

Trump suddenly sounds a lot like Biden on the economy

President Donald Trump never misses an opportunity to criticize his predecessor about the economy, alleging former President Joe Biden caused an inflation crisis. But some of Trump’s economic ... Read More

Why investors see Friday’s inflation report as a gut check of vibes on the economy

U.S. stocks have clawed their way back to the doorstep of record territory after a volatile month on Wall Street, but persistent inflation worries and souring consumer sentiment are keeping investors ... Read More

We asked experts to rate the U.S. economy in 2025. Here's what they said.

The economy remained on track this year, defying the gloomiest predictions. That doesn't mean Americans are thrilled with how things are going. Read More

Inflation Cooled Off More Than Expected in November. Here's What It Means for Investors

Inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose 2.7% over the year through November, which was significantly lower than the 3.1% economists had forecast. Core inflation, which excludes ... Read More

The Economy Avoided a Recession in 2025, but Many Americans Are Reeling

A feared recession didn’t materialize, but unemployment rose, wage growth slowed and affordability challenges are mounting. Read More

10 charts that show where the economy is heading

The U.S. economy experienced steady growth in 2025, despite concerns over inflation and the job market, with artificial intelligence playing a significant role in driving growth. Read More

Americans say they worry about economy. Receipts say otherwise. | Opinion

I feel like I can’t go a day without reading negative headlines on how Americans view President Donald Trump and his economy, as the first year of his second term comes to a close. (Yes, we’re only ... Read More

Here’s what the latest inflation and spending data reveals about the US economy

• A flurry of economic data released Tuesday after a blackout during the government shutdown paints a confusing picture of the US economy. • September wholesale inflation rose by 0.3%, keeping the ... Read More

Consumer Sentiment, An Important Indicator Of The Economy, Falls More

Friday came the data from the University of Michigan’s Surveys of Consumers. November 2025 data. The overall index of consumer sentiment fell from 53.6 in October to 51.0. November 2024 it was 71.8, a ... Read More

Why investors see Friday’s inflation report as a vibe check for the economy

U.S. stocks have clawed their way back to the doorstep of record territory after a volatile month on Wall Street, but persistent inflation worries and souring consumer sentiment are keeping investors ... Read More