Economy News Why The Economy Is Doing Well

US economy saw stronger-than-expected job growth in September, but the unemployment rate rose

The Labor Department is finally releasing the jobs report for September, which was delayed for weeks due to the government shutdown. It is expected to show the economy added around 50,000 jobs that ... Read More

Consumer spending is the U.S. economy's main driver. Here's how it's doing

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Bankrate analyst Ted Rossman about consumer spending and debt, and what it tells us about the overall health of the economy. Read More

What if the economy is doing well?

Wall Street is bullish on 2026, with many calls seeing a re-accelerating economy. Why it matters: The economic vibes don't feel great, but the data has yet to indicate a sharp slowdown. With several ... Read More

Spain’s economy keeps growing — why is the country doing so well?

Spain's gross domestic product surpassed expectations in the second quarter, growing 0.7%, above a forecast of 0.6%. Investment and consumption are the main key drivers for this growth, as well as a ... Read More

No one can seem to kill America’s economy, despite everyone’s best efforts

Americans hate this economy, but they keep spending like they love it. The Commerce Department reported Friday that consumer spending rose 0.6% in August. Although that may not sound like a lot, it ... 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

K-shaped economy: Why the wealthy are thriving as most Americans fall behind

The markets have climbed higher despite continuing concerns around the shutdown, tariffs and inflation. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq have set records more than 30 times this year and other data suggest the ... Read More

The economy survived the government shutdown — but all is not well

The U.S. economy didn’t get any better during the longest government shutdown in history, but the good news is that it probably didn’t get much worse. Read More

Why the Global Economy Is Headed Back to the 1930s

On this episode of The Long View, Neil Shearing, Group Chief Economist at Capital Economics and author, breaks down why he believes that the world is not deglobalizing, what he sees for the US and ... Read More