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

The Economy Looks Shaky. So, Why Is The Stock Market Surging?

There's a massive disconnect between different indicators of the economy's health: economic indicators are waving red flags about employment and inflation, while financial markets are surging, seeing ... 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

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

'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

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

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

LARRY KUDLOW: The economy is doing better than you think

Everybody is going to focus on jobs and the economy tomorrow when the August employment report is published at 8:30 in the morning. The consensus number for non-farm payrolls is 75,000, but all I can ... 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. 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