Economy News Decaying Jobs Market Overtakes Inflation As U S Economy’s Biggest Threat

Trump Promotes Economy Amid Signs of a Job Market Slowdown

When asked what grade he would give his economy, Trump said an “A-plus.” How Trump messages on costs and the general economic outlook will be critical for Republicans as they head into the 2026 ... Read More

U.S. job openings barely budged in October, coming in just below 7.7 million

U.S. job openings barely budged in October, coming in at 7.7 million amid uncertainty over the direction of the American economy. Read More

America’s job market is turning into an exclusive airport lounge

Job opportunities didn’t shrink as expected in October, but hiring continued to stall and layoffs increased in a month when the US government was shut down and hundreds of thousands of federal workers ... Read More

Americans plan to spend big this holiday season even as they fret about the economy, Visa finds

Americans are expected to open their wallets this holiday season, increasing their gift budgets even as a slowing job market and stubborn inflation weigh on consumer confidence, according to a new ... 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

Fed lowers interest rates as it struggles to assess state of US economy without key government data

When it comes to setting monetary policy for the world’s largest economy, what data drives decision-making? In ordinary times, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and voting members of the Federal ... Read More