Economic News

The latest analysis and insights into current events and economic indicators such as central bank news, unemployment numbers, GDP, and more.
Jerome Powell, chairman of the US Federal Reserve, during the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Fall meetings at the IMF headquarters in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025.
What To Expect From The Federal Reserve's Interest Rate Decision on Wednesday
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Why Employers Aren't Hiring Anymore
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There's No End in Sight For High Mortgage Rates
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What To Expect In Friday's CPI Inflation Report
A combine harvester unloads soybeans into a grain truck during a harvest at a farm in Rochester, Minnesota, US, on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.
Trump's Trade War May Have Shrunk US Soybean Farmers' Biggest Market For Good
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You Need Stellar Credit to Buy in This Housing Market
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Next Fed Meeting: When It Is In October And What To Expect
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Companies Are Hiring Like It's 2009
The US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025.
As the Government Shutdown Continues, Economic Risks Intensify and Experts Warn of Long-Term Impact
Global Ocean Shipping Faces First Declines Since COVID-19 Pandemic
Trade Fears Have Global Businesses Worried, And Seeking Alternatives To U.S., China
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As the Government Shutdown Drags On, These Major Economic Reports Are Stuck in Limbo
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Fed Governor: Retailers Are Quietly Replacing Workers With AI—Here's Which Jobs Disappear First
US President Donald Trump during an IVF event in the Oval Office of the White House on Thursday October 16, 2025.
Trump Acknowledged The Trade War With China. Here's What's Next
Howard Lutnick holding a chart and standing with Donald Trump at an event with US flags in the background
Tariffs Have Pushed Up Inflation, And There Are More Price Hikes To Come, Economists Say
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The Fed Is Cutting Rates Again—But How Low Is Low Enough?
The US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025.
Economic Data Blackout Could Become Data Dark Age As Shutdown Drags On
A man looks at apparel sales on his phone while sitting on the couch.
E-commerce Prices Rose in September. That Could Mean Tougher Times for Deal Hunters.
A truck driver sits in line as he waits to enter a shipping berth at the Port of Oakland on April 18, 2025 in Oakland, California.
Fed's Beige Book Report Finds A Stalled Job Market
Cargo shipping containers sit on a ship docked at the Port of Los Angeles in California.
Tariffs Have Had A Modest Impact on U.S. Growth, But Risks Remain
Jerome Powell, chairman of the US Federal Reserve, during the National Association of Business Economics (NABE) annual meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025.
Fed Officials Are Divided About Interest Rates
Andrew Ross Sorkin speaks during The New York Times Dealbook Summit 2024 at Jazz at Lincoln Center on December 04, 2024 in New York City.
“A crash is coming...I just can't tell you when, and I can't tell you how deep," Says Renowned Financial Journalist, Andrew Ross Sorkin
A ship is seen at the container terminal of the port in Qingdao, in China's eastern Shandong province on October 9, 2025.
China Trade Fight Threatens COVID-Like Shock To U.S. Economy, Analysis Finds
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon speaks at a conference in October 2025.
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Says There's a 'Heightened Degree of Uncertainty'
Jerome Powell, chairman of the US Federal Reserve, during the National Association of Business Economics (NABE) annual meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025.
Fed Chair Powell Keeps Door Open For Interest Rate Cuts
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Small Business Owners Are Increasingly Worried About Economic Conditions
People shop the meat section at a supermarket in Alhambra, California, on September 10, 2025.
CPI Report Will Shine Light On Economy During Data Blackout
People line up at a job fair in Buffalo, New York.
Consumers Aren’t Worried About the Shutdown. But They Are Worried About Jobs.
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Gen Z Is Struggling To Afford a Home, But Some Are Doing It. Here's How
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Fed Officials Are Willing To Cut Rates, But Inflation Could Derail Plans
Recently laid off U.S. State Department employees carry boxes as they walk out of the Harry S. Truman Federal Building on July 11, 2025 in Washington, DC. The State Department is proceeding with layoffs just two days after the Supreme Court overturned a lower-court order that had temporarily blocked U.S. President Donald Trump's administration plan to cut federal jobs, affecting more than 1,300 department employees, July 11 in Washington, DC.
Job Losses Hit Black, Asian, and Hispanic Workers Hard, Raising Concerns for All Americans
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All-Cash Buyers Dominate The Housing Market
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From Affordable to Unlivable: The US Cities Where Rent Is Crushing Incomes
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The Economy's Data Blackout Is About To Get Worse
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These Two Supreme Court Cases Could Have a Huge Impact On the Economy
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The Job Market Is Slowing Down, Private Sector Data Shows
Job seekers at the MGM Resorts International area is one of more than 100 employers at the annual Spring Job Fair in the Las Vegas Convention Center West Hal.
Consumer Confidence Drops as Concerns About Job Market Rise
Job seekers speak with recruiters for The Seminole Tribe of Florida as they attend the Mega JobNewsUSA South Florida Job Fair held in the Amerant Bank Arena on September 25, 2025 in Sunrise, Florida.
Job Openings Were Flat In August. That May Be The Last Official Labor Data For a While
An Amazon worker delivers packages in Manhattan on September 05, 2025 in New York City.
What To Expect From the September Jobs Report This Week
U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) speaks to the media during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol on September 19, 2025 in Washington, DC.
How A U.S. Government Shutdown Could Affect The Economy
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Economic Worries Are Rising for Most Americans, But Big Stock Holders Stay Positive
People wait in line to place their orders at a bakery in West Covina, California on September 10, 2025.
Inflation Is Running High—Here's What Experts Expect for the Rest of the Year
People shop at a supermarket on July 18, 2025 in Rockville, Maryland.
The Fed's Favorite Inflation Measure Stayed Stubbornly High In August
n an aerial view, homes are seen under construction at a new housing development on August 08, 2025 in Henderson, Nevada.
Why New Homes Are More Popular With Buyers Than Existing Homes Recently
People shop for pet supplies at a pet retail store in Manhattan on August 12, 2025 in New York City. Pet supplies were just one sector where consumers saw a rise in prices as new numbers from the Labor Department reveled that consumer prices were up 2.7% from a year ago.
Why Friday's Inflation Report Is A Big Deal After This Week's Economic News
Lisa DeNell Cook, nominee to be a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, is sworn in during a Senate Banking nominations hearing on June 21, 2023 in Washington, DC.
Former Fed Chairs Urge Supreme Court To Stop Trump From Firing Lisa Cook
People shop in a discount supermarket in Union, New Jersey, on September 22, 2025.
GDP Revision Shows US Economy Grew More Than Previously Thought in Second Quarter
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ICE Crackdowns Are Changing Workplaces: 37% of Americans Report Feeling Less Safe at Work
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Americans With Student Debt Are Cutting Household Spending to Make Loan Payments
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference following a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee at the Federal Reserve on September 17, 2025 in Washington, DC.
Powell Warns The Fed Faces a 'Challenging' Situation in Setting Interest Rates
Cargo shipping containers sit on the Evergreen Ever Fame container ship docked at a container terminal at the Port of Los Angeles .
OECD Says U.S. GDP Growth to Slow Next Year as Tariffs, Lower Immigration Weigh on Economy
People shop for dairy products at a supermarket in Monterey Park, California on September 9, 2025.
What To Expect From Friday's Report On Inflation
Builders work on new house construction on September 03, 2024 in Old Bethpage, New York.
Homebuilders Needed a Rate Cut, And They Got One. It's Not Enough
A man chooses his piece of wood from the lumber section at a home improvement retailer in Temple City, California, on September 10, 2025.
How Concerning Is Inflation Right Now? Fed Officials Are Divided
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New Student Loan Limits May Force More Borrowers to Take Out Private Loans
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New Bill Aims to Cut Grocery Costs, Bringing Financial Relief to Households
Stephen Miran, currently the Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors, testifies before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee September 4, 2025 in Washington, DC.
Why Trump's Newest Fed Appointee Wants Steep Rate Cuts
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Long-Term Unemployment Reaches Recent High—Here's How To Approach the Job Hunt Now
Meat advertisements at a grocery store in New York, US, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Federal Reserve Predicts High Inflation Will Persist for More than Seven Years Post-Pandemic
Aerial view of the border wall being painted black after an order by US President Donald Trump, according to US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, between Santa Teresa, New Mexico and Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico on August 28, 2025.
4 Ways Trump's Immigration Crackdown Is Reshaping The Economy
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As New Grads Face a Challenging Job Market, Law School Applications Surge to Highest Levels In Over a Decade
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The Fed Cut Interest Rates Wednesday, But the Path Ahead Is Much Less Clear