Economy News 5 Ways The Us Economy And The Job Market Is Recovering In 2024

Investing legend Mohamed El-Erian says he's kept up at night by 2 big problems with the US economy

Weakness among lower-income Americans could spread and "contaminate" other parts of the US economy, El-Erian warned. Read More

Americans more worried about finding jobs as inflation persists under Trump

Nearly half of Americans lack confidence in finding a good job under Trump, a new AP–NORC poll shows. Inflation and rising costs for essentials are fueling widespread financial stress. Trump’s low ... Read More

Major bank raises red flag on US economy — warns of 93% chance of recession based on ‘hard data.’ Here are 5 crucial money moves you need to make now

In tough economic times, everyone’s looking for financial advice they can take to the bank. It’s not as fun, though, when the bank talks back — especially if it’s delivering a major recession warning. Read More

The US economy added 42,000 private-sector jobs last month, more than expected

Private-sector job creation bounced back in October, according to a snapshot of the labor market that has become more closely watched in the absence of official federal jobs data. Read More

The Fed cuts interest rates again as concerns grow about the job market

The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point Wednesday, as policymakers work to shore up the softening job market. It was the Fed's second rate cut in six weeks, ... Read More

"No hire, no fire" job market may no longer be a thing as big companies announce mass layoffs

For most of 2025, the job market was described by economists as "no hire, no fire" — a stretch of time when job seekers faced slim prospects, but workers could count on job security. But that fragile ... Read More

Immigration Still Powers The US Economy, Even With The Crackdown

Immigration may be down, but it's still powering the growth of the U.S. workforce, according to data from the private sector. Read More

Americans are more worried about their chances on the job market under Trump, AP-NORC poll finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans are growing increasingly concerned about their ability to find a good job under President Donald Trump, an Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll ... Read More

The government is back open. Here’s what that means for economic data

The US government has reopened following its longest-ever shutdown, setting the stage for the eventual release of its gold-standard data, which is crucial in analyzing the health and trajectory of the ... Read More

If the economy is good, why do some Americans still feel like everything is 'falling apart'?

Even with strong GDP growth and a booming stock market, 'there's something in the water right now that doesn't feel right' Confused by a tide of conflicting information, many Americans worry that the ... Read More

Federal Reserve cuts key interest rate in bid to boost job market

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut its benchmark interest rate for the second time this year as it seeks to boost economic activity and rejuvenate the sluggish labor market despite concerns about ... Read More

60% of workers are unhappy with key aspects of their job, survey finds

Six in 10 U.S. workers say their jobs fall short of the standards for a "quality" position — one that offers basics such as fair pay, a steady schedule and career growth — according to research from ... Read More