America’s economy defies gloomy expectations

Those, too, look less troubling in context—slower jobs growth is a problem if America’s population is rising quickly, but far less worrying if population growth is stalling or shrinking. There, the ... Read More

The US economy has come down with a case of early-onset stagflation

Two key reports released Thursday showed the US economy may be in a state of early-onset stagflation — a toxic one-two punch of slow economic growth and rising prices. 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

America’s job market flashes yet another warning sign about the economy

The US economy added just 22,000 jobs in August and the unemployment rate rose to 4.3%, the highest since 2021. Read More

Why this week's inflation report could be a hit to the economy no matter what the data says

Investors are worried about too-hot inflation, which could take a rate cut off the table for September. On the other hand, a sharp drop in inflation could stoke concerns about an imminent slowdown. A ... Read More

'Mini-stagflation is brewing': 5 fresh signs that the economy's worst-case scenario could be inching closer

Stagflation fears are back after a week of dismal jobs data and hot inflation indicators. Read More

The US economy is weakening. These 5 numbers tell the story.

From falling job numbers to rising unemployment, the signs of a slowdown are mounting, even as the stock market keeps going up. Read More

Economy 'On the Brink' of Recession by End of Year, Moody's Economist Warns

In an interview with Newsweek, Mark Zandi outlined the risks to the U.S. economy and how it could skirt—or slip into—a downturn. Read More

Canada’s economy is bad. But the U.S. economy is worse

Things may be bad for the Canadian economy, but if it’s any consolation, they may be worse in the United States. The bad news is that Canada appears to be heading toward a recession. The good news is ... Read More

US hiring stalls with employers reluctant to expand in an economy grown increasingly erratic

U.S. employers added just 22,000 jobs last month as the labor market continued to cool under uncertainty over President Donald Trump's economic policies. Read More

Trump Tariff Triggered Trade Turmoil Has World Leaders Mulling A New World Economic Order

The SCO meeting may have seen the planting of the seeds for the realignment of the world economic order, and America for sure is not amused. Read More

What cuts, layoffs in state and local government could mean for the economy

DENVER (KDVR) —The city of Denver completed its layoff process for 171 workers on Tuesday, after the city already cut 665 unfilled positions on Monday. The city says the efforts will save $100 million ... Read More