Economy News Us Economy Holds Firm In Early Q4 Inflation Stuck Above Fed S Target

Here’s what the latest inflation and spending data reveals about the US economy

Key monthly metrics from the US government continue to be released now that the shutdown has ended. Next up: September wholesale inflation and retail sales. Read More

Inflation remained well above the Fed's target in September ahead of rate cut decision

Inflation stayed elevated in September and remained well above the Federal Reserve's target rate as policymakers prepare to meet next week to decide on their forthcoming interest rate move. The Bureau ... Read More

Government shutdown blocks key GDP data release – what do the Fed's models say about economic growth?

The ongoing government shutdown delayed the release of the Commerce Department's initial estimate of the third-quarter gross domestic product (GDP), as other data sources suggest solid economic growth ... Read More

No recession risk for US economy as a whole after $11 billion shutdown hit, Bessent says

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday said the 43-day government shutdown caused an $11 billion permanent hit to the U.S. economy, but he was optimistic about growth prospects next year given ... Read More

Stocks Settle Higher as US Economic News Lifts Fed Rate Cut Expectations

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Tuesday closed up by +0.91%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up by +1.43%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up by +0.58%. December E ... Read More

Economists see slightly faster US growth, sticky inflation in 2026

U.S. economic growth will increase slightly next year but employment gains will remain sluggish and the Federal Reserve will slow any further rate cuts, economists polled by the National Association ... Read More

The shutdown put jobs and inflation data on hold. Here's when it could be back — and what it might say

Economic data releases — payroll and jobs reports, CPI and PPI — have lagged during the government shutdown and likely will take some time to get rolling again. Read More

An unusual trend in the economy is worrying the Fed

Something in the US economy isn’t adding up, and it’s rattling the people charged with wrangling inflation and keeping the labor market intact. Read More