The US economy has likely stalled, with a 50% risk of recession in 2 years, say Barclays analysts. What to consider if the Fed doesn’t cut rates soon

In a research note published Aug. 25, Barclays economists shared their view that the U.S. economy has likely entered a “stall state.” The bank's “tipping points” model now places odds of a recession ... Read More

The Fed faces economic uncertainty and political pressure as it decides whether to cut rates

The Federal Reserve is facing economic uncertainty and political pressure as it meets this week to decide whether to cut interest rates. Read More

Why the Fed is likely to cut rates as economic uncertainty mounts

Caught between economic uncertainty and political pressure, the Federal Reserve will decide this week whether to begin cutting interest rates after nine months — and by how much. View on euronews ... Read More

The AI spending boom is boosting US GDP — and potentially hiding looming problems

Big Tech's AI spending boom is so massive that it is boosting the US economy. Researchers at Pantheon Macroeconomics say it's not all good news. AI-related investments aside, the US economy is showing ... Read More

US bankruptcies are surging past 2020 pandemic levels

The US economy appears to be on a solid footing, but there's some pain beneath the surface. Corporate bankruptcies this summer have surged to their highest levels since 2020. The list for July filings ... Read More