Economy News Summer Slowdown Could Be In The Cards For The Economy

US indicators again flag a 2026 economic slowdown

The warning lights on the U.S. dashboard are not flashing red yet, but they are no longer comfortably green. A growing cluster of indicators, from leading indexes to consumer data and Wall Street ... Read More

U.S. Leading Indicators Point to Economic Slowdown in 2026

The Leading Economic Index, published by research group The Conference Board, fell 0.3% to 98.3 in September, after a similar 0.3% decrease in August. Read More

CEOs Sound Least Worried About an Economic Slowdown Since 2007

Company executives are sounding remarkably upbeat about the economy this earnings season, even as trade tensions linger and stock valuations look stretched. Mentions of “economic slowdown” and ... Read More

The US economy's 7 deadly signs

When describing the health of the US economy, there is a temptation among economists, market analysts, and politicians to argue that the only true picture of our current situation is a sweeping ... Read More

Everyday Economics: A consumer slowdown, fraying margins, and a big test for the Fed

Last week’s data told a clear story: the U.S. consumer is still standing, but looking increasingly tired – and businesses are starting to absorb more of the pain. What We Learned Last WeekRetail sales ... Read More

Wait, I thought the economy was terrible. What happened?

America’s labor market started to stall out in the early summer. Between May and August, job gains averaged 31,000 per month, or about one-fifth the monthly rate seen last year. What happened in ... Read More

Historic Shift Underway in China’s Economy as Investment Slump Deepens

Investment in manufacturing, infrastructure and property is expected to fall this year, a remarkable turn for an economy whose growth reshaped the world. Read More

The A.I. Boom Is Driving the Economy. What Happens if It Falters?

A windfall for companies that build data centers and their suppliers is overshadowing weakness in other industries. By Ben Casselman and Sydney Ember In Nevada, a summer of weak international tourism ... Read More

The government shutdown is now the longest - and likely the most damaging in US history

The ongoing government shutdown isn’t just the longest in American history. It’s likely the most damaging, too. Historically, the economic damage from shutdowns is fleeting, quickly reversing when the ... Read More