Economy News Fed Economy Growing, Labor Market In Balance

The Economy Survived 2025, but Many Americans Are Reeling

A feared recession didn’t materialize, but unemployment rose, wage growth slowed and affordability challenges are mounting. Read More

After 3rd consecutive rate cut, Fed credibility on inflation could be at stake

Federal Open Market Committee members faced a tough task in deciding how to balance spurring employment and controlling prices — they chose to reduce the federal funds rate. Read More

Americans facing a tough job market in 2025 won’t get a break next year

A stagnant labor market likely means another year of limited job opportunities and cooling wage increases, exacerbating affordability concerns for American families heading into the midterm elections ... Read More

Fed's Waller: Inflation could cool in 3-4 months, rates can fall

Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller is signaling that the long fight against inflation may finally be turning a corner, and that relief on borrowing costs could follow sooner than markets once ... Read More

Fed flags a fresh red flag for the economy

The Federal Reserve has quietly pointed to a new source of strain in the economy, and it is not the usual debate over interest rates. Instead, policymakers are flagging a shift in credit conditions ... Read More

A divided Fed cuts interest rates again as economic concerns persist

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut its influential interest rate for the third time this year as it tries to balance rising inflation with a labor market that appears to have weakened in recent mont ... Read More

Fed's Goolsbee says rates ‘could come down’ if economy stays on ‘golden path’

The Fed's Austan Goolsbee signaled more rate cuts are possible if inflation trends continue improving, calling November's CPI data encouraging for policymakers. Read More

Report: Tennessee economy growing, despite fewer new jobs, federal policy changes

The 2026 Economic Report to the Governor of the State of Tennessee said the Volunteer State’s economy continued to expand this year “despite certain challenges stemming from slower job ... Read More

2026 Economic Outlook: Economic Expansion Expected to Continue, But Balance of Risk Tilts Modestly Downward

The outlook for 2026 reflects an economy that is expanding (albeit more slowly), but also increasingly exposed to policy uncertainty, market volatility, and widening consumer disparities. These ... Read More

Powell acknowledges labor market slowdown but rejects fears of steep decline

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell discusses labor market outlook after the third interest rate cut this year, citing unemployment rise to 4.4% and slowing job growth. Read More

ELFF: Economic Expansion Expected to Continue, Balance of Risk Tilts Modestly Downward

The U.S. economy is expected to remain resilient in 2026 despite a moderation in growth, according to the 2026 Equipment ... Read More