Economy News The American Economy At A Crossroads Or A Resurgence

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

The US has become ‘a nation of economic pessimists,’ says WSJ report — why many Americans have given up on getting ahead (and how to regain control)

This discontent may reflect today’s economic climate, but it could also signal something deeper: that American workers are giving up on the future. We’ll explore the current economic picture for ... Read More

Is the US in recession?

It often seems that economists are perpetually warning us about the next U.S. recession. One influential analyst says an economic slowdown is already a fact of life for many Americans. Twenty-two ... Read More

US economy grows at fastest pace in nearly two years as spending roars back

Fresh government data showed the US economy grew at a much stronger pace than initially estimated – news that dented hopes the Federal Reserve’s will cut rates aggressively in the months ahead. Gross ... Read More

Lack of jobs data due to government shutdown muddies view of hiring and the US economy

WASHINGTON — From Wall Street trading floors to the Federal Reserve to economists sipping coffee in their home offices, the first Friday morning of the month typically brings a quiet hush around 8:30 ... 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. Concerns about the economy are validated most easily in the labor ... Read More

Employers and Employees Have Very Different Outlooks on the Economy

Company executives and U.S. workers appear to hold differing views on the current health and future direction of the American economy. A survey conducted in June by career networking platform LinkedIn ... Read More

US economy growing at fastest pace in nearly 2 years — and the White House has declared it ‘explosive growth’

More than ever these days, gauging the health of the economy is almost like trying to gauge the health of Schrödinger's cat. Depending who you talk to, it is both on the upswing and trending downward, ... Read More