Economy News Is The U S Economy Headed For A Bout Of Stagflation

4 reasons the economy's worst-case scenario could be looming in 2026

Stagflation looks increasingly likely in 2026 as the economy looks on track to grow below-trend while inflation runs "uncomfortably" hot, RBC said. Read More

Is the U.S. economy headed for stagflation? Here’s what to look for.

Economists had already started sounding alarms about the possibility of slower economic growth combined with higher prices, even before President Donald Trump’s announcement of the largest increase in ... Read More

What is stagflation? How about a K-shaped economy? Definitions of economic terms

Here’s a set of definitions for common and emerging economic and fiscal terms often seen bandied about in news reports. Read More

Does the U.S. have a 'K-shaped economy'? What it means for you.

Upper-income Americans are doing better, while low- and moderate-income households are falling behind. Why does that matter? Read More

Recession and ‘stagflation’ loom as economic concerns

Given the level of uncertainty with the economy, labor market, and inflation, some economists have started talking about the possibility of a recession or even “stagflation.” The economy has been in ... Read More

Consumer sentiment worsens as some economists warn of 'stagflation'

Consumer sentiment dampened in September, extending a decline from the previous month as government data showed a hiring slowdown alongside an uptick of inflation, prompting concern about an economic ... Read More

Fed's rate cut reveals how MAGA policies are pushing us toward stagflation | Opinion

The Federal Reserve’s 0.25% interest rate cut, announced Sept. 17, will have little economic effect by itself. The most important aspect of the move is what it tells us about tariffs and the damage ... Read More

UCLA forecasts ‘stagflation-lite’ economy with higher inflation and unemployment

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The U.S. economy will be hampered in the coming months by the Trump administration’s tariffs, which along with ... Read More

CBS News poll finds negativity on economy, job market and concerns about AI's impact

Pessimism about the U.S. economy and its direction continues this month — negative ratings have persisted for years — along with net-negative ratings for the U.S. job market, specifically. And in a ... Read More

Is The Consumer Economy Headed For A Perfect Storm?

After battling through five years of turmoil—the Covid-19 shutdown, runaway inflation, spiking interest rates, and tariff chaos—retail industry execs could be forgiven for thinking the worst is ... Read More

UCLA forecasts 'stagflation-lite' economy with higher inflation and unemployment

The U.S. economy will be hampered in the coming months by the Trump administration's tariffs, which along with interest rate cuts could lead to a "stagflation-lite" scenario of modestly elevated ... Read More