Economy News U S Economy Looks Like Mixed Picture Despite Resilience From Consumer, Says Citi S Nathan Sheets

The Fed’s Beige Book Shows a Mixed Economic Picture. How It Poses a Challenge for Officials.

The U.S. economy is sending conflicting signals that complicate the Federal Reserve’s path forward, according to the central bank’s latest Beige Book report released Wednesday. Economic activity ... Read More

Big bank CEOs see an economy that's 'resilient' in the face of uncertainty

JPMorgan, Citigroup and Wells Fargo all used "resilient" to describe U.S. consumers — even as they grapple with tariffs and a weakening job market. Read More

Is the U.S. economy strong or slipping behind the curtain?

Recent reports suggest a dual narrative regarding the U.S. economy’s health, with both strong and weak indicators creating a complex picture. The stock market’s decline is now mirroring economic ... Read More

The U.S. economy grew more than thought in the second quarter

Revised GDP data from the Commerce Department puts second-quarter economic growth at 3.8%. That could complicate things for the Federal Reserve, which tends to cut rates when the economy is struggling ... Read More

U.S. GDP data looks strong, but labor market seems weak. How key economists make sense of the mixed signals.

Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin won't be a member of the Fed's interest-rate committee until 2027. On the surface, the U.S. economic outlook is a puzzle. The most recent batch of data showed solid ... Read More