Economy News Shutdown Has Americans On Edge As Economy Shows Effects

The U.S. Economy Is Growing, but Faces Much Uncertainty

A quarterly review finds that the U.S. economy’s increasingly K-shaped nature is making American consumption patterns uneven and unpredictable. Despite continued growth, this and several other data ... Read More

Shutdown leaves mark on economy

WASHINGTON -- The longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history appears to be nearing an end, but not without leaving a mark on an already-struggling economy. About 1.25 million federal workers ... Read More

Shutdown leaves a mark on an already-struggling economy, from lost paychecks to canceled flights

WASHINGTON — The longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history appears to be nearing an end, but not without leaving a mark on an already-struggling economy. About 1.25 million federal workers ... Read More

A Mixed Bag of Economic Reports Shows Americans Struggling With High Prices, Weak Labor Market

The most up-to-date report came from the Conference Board, with the consumer confidence index for November dropping sharply on concerns over high prices, tariffs and a weakening job market. Read More

The economy muddled along during the shutdown, the Fed found. Is another rate cut on tap?

Just two weeks before a pivotal meeting, the Federal Reserve said the U.S. economy has been just muddling along as of late. Read More