Economy News Fed Economy Growing, Labor Market In Balance

US economy flashes warning signs in new data, some analysts say

The jobs report on Tuesday "paints a sobering picture of a job market that may officially be turning frigid after a prolonged cooling period," Laura Ullrich, director of economic research in North ... Read More

Flood of data still leaves Federal Reserve in uncertain territory

The flow of economic data produced by the federal government restarted this week has painted a mixed picture on the state of the U.S. econom. 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

State of the Economy: Forecast for 2026

A modest uptick in economic growth, beneficial legislation and lower interest rates should help companies boost profitability in 2026. 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 Rate Cut Signals Balance Between Inflation and Jobs, Says Mary Daly

Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco President Mary Daly said she supported cutting interest rates at this weeks Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, highlighting the central banks effort to ... Read More

Fed's Williams forecasts bold path for interest rates, GDP and monetary policy in 2026

Real GDP to rise from about 1.5% in 2025 to around 2.25% in 2026, in part due to the effects of the government shutdown as well as from tailwinds from fiscal policy, favorable financial conditions and ... Read More

U.S. Unemployment Rate Rises, a Warning Sign for the Economy

Employers added 64,000 jobs in November, according to data delayed by the government shutdown. The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.6 percent, the highest level in four years. 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 growth and ... 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