US economy braces for twin housing, labor market headwinds

The U.S. labor market appears to be deteriorating rapidly just as the country's housing market is also creaking, two negative forces that risk feeding off each other and smothering economic growth. Read More

Inflation spiked in August as Trump’s tariffs went into full effect ... and that’s not all the bad news for economy

Inflation spiked in August as Trump’s tariffs went into full effect ... and that’s not all the bad news for economy - Increases in the costs of food, shelter and energy caused inflation to spike and i ... Read More

The US housing market's historic slump could send inflation plummeting in the coming year

Inflation could be about to see a big drop, even with tariffs still looming over the economy. The US housing market will be a big driver of headline disinflation, according to Rosenberg Research, ... Read More

Prices, unemployment up: Even Fox News poll shows voters think Trump screwed economy | Opinion

President Donald Trump promised a new Golden Age. But eight months into his term, grocery prices are rising, along with inflation and unemployment. Read More

IMF says US economy showing strains; tariffs pose some risks to inflation

The U.S. economy is showing some strains after years of resilience, with domestic demand moderating and job growth slowing, the International Monetary Fund said on Thursday. Read More

Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: U.S. PCE Inflation Data in Focus as Fed Rate Cut Looks Likely

U.S. PCE inflation data for July will be the key economic indicator in the coming week as investors anticipate that the Federal Reserve will probably cut interest rates next month. In Europe, ... 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

Takeaways: If you’re confused about what’s next for the US economy, so is the Fed

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday lowered interest rates for the first time since December to support America’s faltering labor market. However, the economy’s path forward looks murky, according to the ... Read More

Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: U.S. PCE Inflation Data in Focus as Fed Rate Cut Looks Likely

Below are the most important global events likely to affect FX and bond markets in the week starting August 25. U.S. PCE inflation data for July will be the key economic indicator in the coming week ... Read More