Economy News U S Economy Stabilized In August

Shutdown leaves a mark on an already-struggling economy, from lost paychecks to canceled flights

The longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history appears to be nearing an end, but not without leaving a mark on an already-struggling economy. Read More

Will tariffs slow the U.S. economy in 2026?

The U.S. economy has largely weathered historically high tariffs so far this year, but a new study says tariffs will hit Americans in 2026. The Paris-based Organization for Economic Cooperation and ... Read More

Is the U.S. economy getting weaker? Here's what we know.

Worries about the economy might be starting to affect consumers' spending decisions. If the U.S. economy was really flying high, the Federal Reserve wouldn't have lowered interest rates last month. So ... Read More

U.S. economy speeds up despite shutdown, but tariffs weigh on exports and business confidence

The U.S. economy sped up in October during the ongoing government shutdown, new surveys show, but high tariffs were hurting exports, businesses said, casting a cloud over the upcoming year. S&P Global ... Read More

If New York or California enters a recession, the entire U.S. economy would be next. So how are they doing?

New York and California are struggling economically — and if things get worse in those states, they could take the whole U.S. economy down with them. The two states, it must be noted, aren’t doing as ... Read More

This vital ingredient suggests the U.S. economy is still faring OK - with no recession brewing

Americans are still going out to eat despite rising worries about the economy. When the U.S. economy shows sign of stress, one of the first things Americans strike from their budgets are takeout ... Read More

Why soaring gold prices could be a warning sign for the economy

The safe-haven asset has soared more than 50% this year. Gold prices have soared more than 50% so far this year, delivering mammoth returns for traders holding the safe haven investment. But the ... Read More