Cracks are forming in America’s economy. Trump is a big reason why

America’s nearly five-year economic boom is starting to show its age. Read More

The Fed's Interest Rate Cuts Foreshadowed the Stock Market Correction, and Here's What Might Happen Next

By law, the U.S. Federal Reserve has two primary mandates. First, it aims to keep the Consumer Price Index (CPI) measure of inflation rising at a rate of around 2% per year. Second, it aims to keep ... Read More

Jobless claims spike, in worrisome sign for the US labor market

First-time applications for unemployment benefits rose more than expected last week, indicating that cracks may be forming in America’s long-solid labor market. Read More

The US job market added fewer jobs than expected in February as unemployment unexpectedly rose

The new Bureau of Labor Statistics report will be a key input for the Fed as it decides whether to continue holding rates steady this month. Read More

There are cracks forming under the surface of the stock market

While the US stock market has shown remarkable resilience lately, if you look closer, there are some cracks forming under the surface. Business Insider senior markets reporter Joe Ciolli discusses ... Read More

US hiring misses expectations in February, jobs market sees pressure

The United States added fewer jobs than expected in February and the unemployment rate ticked up, government data showed Friday, while analysts warn cracks are appearing in the labor market ... Read More

US economic worries mount as Trump implements tariffs, cuts workforce and freezes spending

President Donald Trump's flurry of tariffs, government layoffs and spending freezes may be doing more to harm the U.S. economy than to fix it. Read More