U.S. data is a bedrock of the American economy. Now it’s under attack.

Nearly 100 years ago, the U.S. economy slumped, the stock market crashed and the banking system collapsed. As the Great Depression dragged on, more than 12 million Americans, a quarter of the ... Read More

Leading economist issues stark recession warning for struggling US economy

Moody's chief economist Mark Zandi warned that the U.S. economy is on the precipice of recession as weak jobs data and rising inflation complicate the Federal Reserve's policy moves. Read More

The biggest bright spot in the Trump economy is still a red flag

While the American economy is certainly not in the throes of anything like the Great Depression, we do seem to have arrived at a banknote-burial scheme for the 21st century. It’s a hype machine with ... Read More

US economy on ‘precipice of recession,’ Moody’s chief economist warns

Moody’s Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi said the U.S. economy is “on the precipice of recession,” citing indicators from last week’s economic data releases. In a social media post Monday, Zandi ... Read More

Why is reliable data important for the economy? Experts weigh in

The household study, known as the "current population survey," reaches about 60,000 households, according to the BLS website. The agency cycles one-eighth of the targeted households out of the sample ... Read More

The labor market just hit a wall. Here's what experts say it means for the economy and your job.

Friday's unexpectedly weak jobs report signals that some sectors are cutting back on hiring amid economic uncertainty. Read More

The U.S. Economy Is Resilient but Cracks Are Showing. Here’s Why.

Economists braced for the worst when President Trump announced his tariff plan in April, yet the U.S. economy remained resilient. Here’s how that strength could be tested in the coming months. Read More

U.S. Economy Slowed in First Half of 2025 as Tariffs Scrambled Data

Gross domestic product rebounded in the spring after contracting at the start of the year, but consumer spending remained weak. Read More

Analysis: American households and businesses lose when economic data becomes political

An expansionary budget bill, rapidly shifting tariff rates, and attempts to influence interest rates will benefit certain interests. But is the average American really one of them? Read More

CNBC Daily Open: The U.S. economy is not built on rock and roll

Despite the noise around tariffs and inflation fears, the U.S. economy seems to be holding its ground — for now. June retail sales came in stronger than expected, and weekly jobless claims ... Read More

Is there a better system for collecting U.S. job numbers and economic data?

Outsized revisions to economic numbers are somewhat commonplace, though there has been no shortage of skepticism in terms of statistics published by the federal government. Read More