Consumer Spending, Engine of the U.S. Economy, Is Under Strain

The enduring strength of consumer spending, which powers two-thirds of America’s economic output, has been the main reason ...

The Jobs Number Lied – Here's What $4 Gas And A Shrinking Workforce Are Actually Telling You About The US Economy

The latest U.S. jobs report delivered a headline surprise, but some economists say the strength is overstated. March payrolls ...

US recession odds fade as economic data keep beating

Prediction market odds of a 2026 U.S. recession have retreated sharply, with Kalshi contracts nearly erasing their ...

3 predictions for how Iran-war supply-chain disruptions will impact the US economy

TS Lombard sees either a recession, an inflation surge, or an economic re-acceleration coming from the Middle East supply ...

Jamie Dimon warns 8 risks are building ‘like tectonic plates’ beneath the US economy — and a financial earthquake could be next

From war-driven inflation to rising debt and market risks, JPMorgan’s CEO outlines what could shake the economy, and what it ...

The outlook for the U.S. economy is now a lot worse than just two weeks ago, economists say

Weaker growth and higher inflation expected ...

Inflation skyrockets as Iran war impacts US economy

U.S. inflation surged in March, with the Consumer Price Index rising at a 3.3% annual rate due to the Iran war's impact on ...
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Illinois economy shows middling Q4 growth amid U.S. economic uncertainty

The state outpaced national growth for just the fifth time in the past 20 quarters. Long-term growth still shows worrying ...

ISM Suggests The U.S. Economy Started 2026 In A Good Place

Another decent ISM activity print is consistent with the US economy growing at a 2.5% annual pace in 2026. The concern is ...