What Bank Earnings Could Tell Us About the Economy

With big banks announcing their earnings starting next week, investors could be looking to the reports to gain insights into the economy. Read More

Will the federal government shutdown last long enough to hurt the U.S. economy?

A lengthy government shutdown would only complicate the employment picture and possibly further erode consumer confidence. Read More

How is the economy doing during the government shutdown? An economist weighs in

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Moody's Chief Economist Mark Zandi about the strength of the economy during the government shutdown. Read More

The Economic Stakes of a Government Shutdown

Investors have shaken off threats of damage from shutdowns before. But federal layoffs, pauses in economic data and more could make this time different. Read More

US economy is already on the edge – a prolonged government shutdown could send it tumbling over

Uncertainty, a stumbling labor market and major structural problems are all weighing down the economy. And Fed rate cuts may not help much. Read More

A zombie economy could be America’s future

The US economy faces challenges from rising interest rates and AI disruption, prompting calls for policies to artificially lower long-term rates. However, Japan's experience with similar tactics ... Read More

Government shutdowns usually don’t hurt the economy. This time could be different

New York (CNN) — Government shutdowns can be political earthquakes that paralyze Washington, DC. But for the economy, shutdowns are often barely a blip. Whatever economic damage occurs during that ... Read More

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

A version of this story will appear in CNN Business’ Nightcap newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. Two key reports released Thursday showed the US economy may be in a state of ... Read More

These Two Supreme Court Cases Could Have a Huge Impact On the Economy

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear at least two cases in its upcoming term that have major implications for the economy. Read More

Economic anxiety grows under Trump, creating a new political liability for the GOP

Democrats are eager to hammer Trump on the economy, where his polling is at its lowest point. But Republicans are confident economic sentiment is about to turn in their favor. Read More