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US economy grew more than expected in 3rd quarter

The U.S. economy grew at an annualized rate of 4.3% in the third quarter in the government's initial estimate, marking an acceleration from 3.8% growth recorded in the previous quarter. Read More

Spending helped drive 4.3% economic growth from July to September, delayed GDP report shows

Household spending is increasingly divided between wealthy consumers who are helping to keep the economy humming and everyone else. Read More

We asked experts to rate the U.S. economy in 2025. Here's what they said.

The economy remained on track this year, defying the gloomiest predictions. That doesn't mean Americans are thrilled with how things are going. Read More

The Economy Avoided a Recession in 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

10 charts that show where the economy is heading

The U.S. economy experienced steady growth in 2025, despite concerns over inflation and the job market, with artificial intelligence playing a significant role in driving growth. 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 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

US economy grows at 4.3% in third quarter; Trump credits tariffs for ‘great economic numbers’

The US economy grew at the rate of 4.3% in the third quarter of the calendar year 2025 amid the rising consumer spending, exports, and government spending in the Western nation. President Trump ... Read More

2026 Economic Outlook: Economic Expansion Expected to Continue, But 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 Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook released today by the Equipment Leasing ... 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