Economy News Economy Relatively Strong Despite High Interest Rates

America turns pessimistic on the economy; how to regain control

Americans are living through a strange economic split screen: headline data point to strength, yet public mood has turned sharply darker and more anxious. I see that gap not as a mystery of "vibes" ... Read More

Here’s what the latest inflation and spending data reveals about the US economy

Key monthly metrics from the US government continue to be released now that the shutdown has ended. Next up: September wholesale inflation and retail sales. Read More

What History Says About The Next Rate Move

The Fed's "risk management" cuts typically come in a three-step sequence totaling 75 basis points. Read more here. Read More

Economic Growth Revised Up: Good News for Workers, but Bad News for Mortgage Rates

The economy's growth in the second quarter of the year was much stronger than previously reported, a development that is good news for the labor market, but will put upward pressure on mortgage rates. Read More

Fed governor says current economy is 'calling for large interest rate cuts' to help job market

Fed governor Stephen Miran calls for large interest rate cuts, warning that current policy is "holding the economy back" and pushing unemployment higher. Read More

Econometer: What are you thankful for about the economy?

It has been a complicated year for San Diego County’s economy with the unemployment rate hitting the highest point since 2021 and inflation picking back up again. Yet there have been some bright spots ... Read More