Americans are feeling a lot worse about the state of the economy

Americans are downbeat on the economy, according to preliminary data released by the University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index. Read More

The economy is reliant on the ‘fortunes of the well-to-do’ says Moody’s—if the ultra-rich get nervy that means recession

Mark Zandi says of the rich: "If they turn more cautious, for whatever reason, the economy has a big problem." ... Read More

How bad is America’s economy, really?

It’s getting harder to argue that the US economy is in good shape. At least, not without a ton of footnotes, caveats and fine print. Read More

Four sometimes conflicting ways to think about the economy

It’s possible to have what appear to be conflicting views of the economy, even though you’re not disagreeing on the facts. Read More

‘Weak, Weak, Weak’: Trump Economy Getting Worse, Majority of Americans Say

A strong majority of Americans say the Trump economy is getting worse not better, and a near-majority say jobs and the economy are on the wrong track. The just-released jobs report supports Americans’ ... Read More

Trump is selling a strong economy. Voters aren’t buying it.

Privately, aides concede voters remain uneasy about prices but argue their policies are beginning to turn things around. Read More

Consumer sentiment falls for first time in 4 months as inflation expectations surge

Consumer sentiment soured in August for the first time in four months as Americans grew antsy about where inflation is headed. The latest University of Michigan consumer survey released Friday showed ... 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